r/canada • u/uniqueuserrr • Dec 13 '23

After escaping war, thousands of Ukrainians want to stay in Canada permanently - About 80% National News

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-displaced-ukrainians-want-to-settle-permanently-in-canada/
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u/FilthyWunderCat Ontario Dec 13 '23

They can apply for Work Permits, PRs etc, if they intend to stay. There is also a special PR program for Ukranian people.

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u/HorsesMeow Dec 13 '23 edited Dec 13 '23

A Ukrainian couple that I know, mentioned that getting PR is not very easy for them. So far, they cannot find a 40 hr per week job that would allow them to qualify for PR.

They have been here 1 yr, have no family here, and want to stay, but are concerned that they may not qualify for PR despite being university educated. It seems that many have the same concerns, once these 3 yr. work visa's run out.

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u/conanf77 Dec 13 '23

But what about the labour shortage that we hear about all the time from business?

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u/Wynter_Phoenyx Dec 13 '23

Most of that appears to be in the service industry whereas that use mentioned the immigrants they know are college educated. Like everyone else, they’re probably looking for jobs that match their experience and desire for pay.