All Ukrainian newcomers who have arrived under Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel who have a valid work permit are now eligible for employer-driven training. The province points to the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grand and Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy funded training.

Immigration and Career Training Minister, Jeremy Harrison, says, “Saskatchewan is committed to welcoming an unlimited number of displaced Ukrainians and ensuring they gain the language, skills and connections to successfully integrate into our communities and workforce.” He notes that this province has some of the highest job growth in the country, highlighting the need for workers and employer-driven training programs to ensure the province has enough skilled workers.

More than 1,500 displaced Ukrainians have arrived in Saskatchewan since the conflict began. The CUAET allows Ukrainians and their immediate family members of any nationality to apply for a Canadian visitor visa, granting them temporary residency for up to three years. In addition, individuals can also apply for an open work permit that allows them to work in Canada. These changes are accessible for those arriving from overseas or Ukrainians already residing in Canada. The program is not considered part of a refugee immigration stream.

Saskatchewan employers experiencing job vacancies, skill shortages and a desire to offer employment in support of Ukrainians, may seek provincial training funding for work permit holders arriving under the federal CUAET program.