Canada’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine includes:

1. Condemnation of Russia, its President, Vladimir Putin and high-ranking government officials involved in preparing and launching the invasion;
2. Financial support for the Ukrainian government by way of loans, loan guarantees or other foreign aid;
3. Providing weapons that allow Ukraine to defend itself;
4. Financial sanctions against certain people and Russian banks, intended to:
   • Freeze the assets of wealthy, influential individuals who might be able to convince President Putin to cease the invasion
   • Threaten Russia’s economy by reducing or eliminating its financial system’s access to worldwide money transactions and world trade as a way to damage its economy
5. Allowing Ukrainian citizens in Canada to remain and work to support themselves;
6. Opening ways for immediate family members (spouses and dependent children) of Ukrainians with Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status to come to Canada as refugees.

Global Affairs Canada and our Immigration, Refugee and Citizen Services ministries have set up the following supports:

Consular Services for Canadians and Permanent Residents in Ukraine:

• Canada has worked to secure safe passage into Poland, Romania, Hungary, Moldova and Slovakia .
• Canadians in Ukraine should register online with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to get the latest updates on the situation.
• Canadians in need of consular assistance in Ukraine should contact Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa:
  • The dedicated service channel for Ukraine enquiries is 613-321-4243
  • email at [email protected] – add the keyword ‘Ukraine2022’ and the email will be given priority
  • SMS at +1 613 686 3658
• There will be urgent processing of travel documents, including single-journey travel documents for Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents and their immediate family members.

For further information, visit Canada’s response to the crisis in Ukraine.

You can also access information regarding the Canadian sanctions related to Russia.

Our constituency office can also assist, contact us at 604-501-5900 or by email at [email protected].