Ukrainian Canadian Congress Launches National Survey to Support Ukrainian Newcomers in Canada
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), in partnership with the UCC Charitable and Educational Trust and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation, is launching the Ukrainian Newcomer Survey—a national initiative to better understand and support Ukrainian newcomers across Canada.
The survey is intended for individuals who identify as Ukrainian or Ukrainian Canadian, are 18 years of age or older, currently reside in Canada, and arrived in the past 10 years, including those who came following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The survey aims to collect valuable insights on:
The information gathered will support the planning, enhancement, and evaluation of services that respond directly to the needs of newcomers. Responses will be analyzed using basic demographic information such as age, gender, and region to ensure a representative and inclusive overview of newcomer experiences.
The survey is available in Ukrainian. It is confidential, anonymous, and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Responses will be used exclusively for statistical analysis and published in aggregate form on the UCC website.
Participants who complete the survey will have a chance to win one of the following prizes:
To participate in the survey, visit: www.ucc.ca
For upcoming events throughtout 2023, view the UCC Community Calendar and join in the celebrations, memorials and local events in your area.
With the war in Ukraine, it is anticipated tens of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing war will make their way to Canada.
The City of Hamilton is facilitating a local community response to support Ukrainian arrivals.
Proactive coordination between the local Ukrainian community, the City, immigration/resettlement agencies, public health, and health care agencies, social services (housing and income supports), child care, and education is needed to safely support and warmly welcome the arrival of Ukrainian newcomers.