441-02483 (Citizenship and immigration)

Whereas:

• The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine is a grave violation of international law and has displaced millions of Ukrainians;
• Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) measures were in place to help Ukrainians and their family members come to Canada as quickly as possible;
• The CUAET application stream is now closed as of July 15, 2023;
• The recent pathway to permanent residence for Ukrainian families announced on October 23, 2023, excludes many Ukrainians who came to Canada under the CUAET who do not have family residing in Canada; and
• Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the rule of law and respect for human rights and democracy, and has a strong tradition of welcoming refugees;

Therefore:

• We, the undersigned citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada to make available a specialized permanent residency pathway for Ukrainians currently in Canada under CUAET provisions that does not require them to have a Canadian citizen or permanent resident family member in Canada.