CANADAHALIFAX news N.S. speeds up application process for Ukrainians, partners with YMCA to offer supports by admin 21 أبريل، 2022 written by admin 21 أبريل، 2022 40 YMCA will help newcomers access employment, language and other supports Simon Smith, Victoria Welland · CBC News The Nova Scotia government says it is “urgently” processing applications from Ukrainian nationals hoping to come to the province. It is part of efforts to streamline the immigration process for Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country and make it easier for newcomers to settle in Nova Scotia, said the province Wednesday in a news release. Those efforts also include working with the YMCA to help Ukrainians arriving in the province access employment and community supports, including settlement and language services. Jill Balser, the province’s immigration minister, said the provincial government is working with the local Ukrainian community and partners to identify gaps in supports for Ukrainians coming to Nova Scotia. “Language training, information sessions, guidance to help access the labour market and services tailored to the needs of women, seniors, youth and 2SLGBTIQ+ [two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning] people will better support Ukrainians looking to settle in our communities,” she said. Adapting to ‘an evolving situation’ The province said in the news release that Ukrainian newcomers will be eligible for all provincially funded settlement programming. Lorrie Turnbull, chief development officer for the Halifax YMCA, said the charity has a long history of supporting the settlement of newcomers across the province and it’s preparing to support Ukrainians arriving at the airport. Annapolis Valley conference centre offers space for Ukrainian refugees Nova Scotia lawyers working pro bono to help settle Ukrainians fleeing war “It’s an evolving situation,” Turnbull said in an interview Wednesday. “I expect that over the next several weeks we’ll start to see more Ukrainians arriving in Nova Scotia, and I think that our province is ready to help.” Turnbull said the YMCA has set up a translated website where Ukrainians arriving in Nova Scotia can see critical information and links to resources. In March, the provincial government donated $100,000 to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to provide humanitarian aid and support to people in Ukraine. The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration will be hosting online information sessions on how Ukrainians can access its programs. While the number of Ukrainians arriving in Nova Scotia is unknown, Premier Tim Houston said the province hopes to eventually welcome thousands of newcomers from the country. “We’re working to make sure our arms are open to them and that we make that transition as smooth as possible,” he said. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post دلال البزري من تورنتو : الانتخابات ثورةً مضادّةً على الطريقة اللبنانية next post N.S. government plan for health care to be released Friday You may also like N.S. Power says hackers have published stolen data... 24 مايو، 2025 Man facing 18 charges evading police in stolen... 24 مايو، 2025 Woman dies following motorcycle crash in Stewiacke 24 مايو، 2025 Environment Canada predicts 3-5 major hurricanes this year 24 مايو، 2025 3weeks since two young children reported missing in... 24 مايو، 2025 A wet and windy weekend ahead for HRM 24 مايو، 2025 Weekend closure of MacKay Bridge to begin Friday... 24 مايو، 2025 مستقبل الكنديين في هارفارد موضع تساؤل بعد حظر... 24 مايو، 2025 بيان مشترك لوزراء مالية السبع لا ذكر فيه... 24 مايو، 2025 وفد أميركي يضم خمسة سيناتورات سيجتمع بكارني ووزراء 24 مايو، 2025