The services to Ukrainian newcomers include access to OHIP, access to drug benefits, emergency housing, enrollment of school age children into elementary and secondary schools for free, post-secondary support for those looking to study at publicly assisted colleges and universities and trauma-informed counselling and culturally responsive supports.
“Our government is investing up to $300 million dollar to support the Ukrainian community as they arrive to our province.”
There have been an estimated 4 million Ukrainians who have fled their homes and communities to seek shelter in other countries including Canada.