It is recommended that all Ukrainians arriving in PEI complete the following steps including immediately registering with IRSA PEI [Step 4]

• Download the Supporting Displaced Ukrainians Destined to PEI PDF for more information.
• Step 1: Apply for the CUAET Accelerated, fee-exempt, temporary residency program for Ukrainians. 2 week processing time.
• Step 2: Arrival in Canada. Complete reception and registration process and receive province specific information from Canadian Red Cross.
• Step 3: Arrival in PEI. IRSA PEI is increasing signage at the Charlottetown Airport, encouraging Ukrainians to register with IRSA.
• Step 4: Arriving in PEI. All Ukrainians should register online with IRSA PEI. www.irsapei.ca/en/ukraine-response-ukrainians | info@irsapei.ca *Ukrainians already in PEI (ie International Students) should also register with IRSA PEI.
• Step 5: Meeting - IRSA PEI will make contact within 2-3 days of registration for a meeting which will provide support with:
  • Finding temporary housing
  • Applying for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  • Applying for PEI Health Card and booking required medical appointments (chest X-rays, panel physician reviews, vaccinations, etc)
  • Applying for applicable benefit programs
  • Opening a bank account
  • Translation interpretation needs for obtaining drivers license, immunization records, etc
  • Connecting with the PEI Ukrainian Community.
  • Referrals for additional internal services at IRSA PEI including employment assistance, referral for language assessments and registration for school-age children, language assessments for adults, youth settlement services and family counsellors
• Step 6: 2nd & 3rd follow-up meetings with IRSA PEI based on need and at client's convenience
• Optional Step: If a Ukrainian shows interest in permanently immigrating to PEI, they should be directed to the PEI Office of Immigration to discuss.

PEI is committed to supporting Ukrainians who may want to relocate here in the coming weeks or months.

• PEI will ensure they have fast and easy access to various services and supports, such as:  
  • health care including a free health assessment and health card
  • help finding temporary housing
  • free public school for children and youth grades K-12 
  • childcare services
  • language assessment and training
  • 211 service to connect with social, government and non-urgent health services quickly and easily by calling 2-1-1
  • a welcome package that provides resources to help during the transition period including information about critical services such as mental health centres
  • Provincial government is working with federal partners and IRSA to develop local strategies to support Ukrainians who come to PEI.  Visit www.irsapei.ca/en/ukraine-response to learn more about these supports.
  • Connect to employment opportunities

Islanders have always been caring people and we have many with direct family and friend connections to Ukraine. Many Islanders have shared their time and talent to raise money to support Ukraine.

Others have also stepped up with generous offers of support and there are further options available for anybody wanting to help:

• Donate to experienced humanitarian organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal fund. Your contribution will add to PEI’s commitments.
• Contact the Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA) at www.irsapei.ca/en/ukraine-response-islanders if you wish to offer support or provide accommodations to potential arrivals from Ukraine.
• Stay informed: Accurate information is critical during this humanitarian crisis. For updates on the federal government’s response, visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s website at www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures. For information on PEI’s response continue to visit this website.