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:

• How Ukrainian newcomers engage with the Ukrainian Canadian community
• Which programs, services, and supports are most valuable to them
• Key challenges faced during settlement in Canada
• How community organizations can improve newcomer programming and outreach

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:

• Two tickets to the Gala Evening at the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Triennial Congress
• A $300 gift card to Saint Javelin
• A $300 gift card to Sapphire Jewellery

To participate in the survey, visit: www.ucc.ca

Ukrainian Canadian Congress National Community Calendar

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.

Information & support for Ukrainian newcomers & host families