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 19 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 جامعة غويلف: ارتفاع عدد الطلاب المصابين بإنفلونزا المعدة... 9 يناير، 2025 كنديون يبدون آراءهم في كلام ترامب عن ’’الولاية... 9 يناير، 2025 كندا تعدّ ردّاً على الرسوم الجمركية التي هدّدها... 9 يناير، 2025 مطالب بمزيد من التمويل للتعليم في شمال أونتاريو 9 يناير، 2025 Bible Hill suspicious death ruled homicide, says RCMP 9 يناير، 2025 Hot water overflow, not chemical leak, prompted emergency... 9 يناير، 2025 Pedestrian injuries: Advocate says Halifax goals for safety... 9 يناير، 2025 RCMP investigate Mahone Bay deaths as intimate partner... 9 يناير، 2025 Pictou County man wanted on province-wide warrant arrested 9 يناير، 2025 Nova Scotia sees 35 per cent drop in... 9 يناير، 2025