After a worrisome threat of a Russian invasion on Ukraine, a sovereign independent country, the Ukrainian community in Toronto and elsewhere were horrified of the actual unprovoked military attack last week.  CUIAS has been responding to people who are deeply concerned for the safety of their families in Ukraine.

Civilians have been targeted with devastating results and Ukrainians are forced to flee or fight.  There is worldwide condemnation of Russia’s attack and enormous support for the people of Ukraine.  Here in Canada, voices of solidarity with Ukrainians have been heard, triggering the outpouring of many Canadians offering assistance.  All levels of government have expressed support and CUIAS is communicating with the proper channels to assure Canadians receive information as to how they can best help.

Countless initiatives across Canada have evolved to help displaced Ukrainians. Many people and organizations are mobilizing to collect supplies to help close to a million Ukrainians who have fled and offer support to those that will find themselves in Canada in the near future.  At this time there are many unknowns, as the situation continues to unfold. For current and trustworthy information please follow our CUIAS Immigrant Services Facebook page.

CUIAS is extremely grateful to Canadians reaching out to the Ukrainian diaspora with their offers of understanding, compassion and assistance to Ukrainians and pray that the tragic event will end soon.  We stand with Ukraine for their courageous battle to maintain their independence and freedom to endure.

If you have any questions regarding any help you can provide to the Ukrainians, please call our office at 416-767-4595 Bloor office or 416-225-0511 North York office (you can leave us a message and we will call you back) or email us at contact@cuias.org.

All newcomers to Canada can continue to contact our office for any inquiries.