Hasting County social services department is eager to support people who may be arriving from Ukraine in need of assistance.
A staff report indicates emergency processes are “already in place that work well to support individuals and families in need every day.”
In a report to the Community and Human Services Committee, Director Suzanne Ritchie Raymond says they are aware of one family that has been in contact with local community groups in Hastings County, and a Go Fund Me page has been set up.
Several individuals have offered temporary accommodations for the Ukrainian family upon arrival.
The report, which goes to County Council later this month, notes the following:
As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there is an emerging humanitarian crisis in Europe. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says around 7.1 million people have been displaced internally, bringing the total number of people displaced internally and across borders to 11.4 million.
In response to this emerging crisis the federal government has introduced a new immigration stream for people fleeing the conflict who wish to come to Canada called the Canada–Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET). Additionally, the federal government has advised there will be no limit on the number of individuals that could arrive in Canada through this pathway.
Ontario is responding to the invasion of Ukraine by ensuring individuals and families seeking safety in Ontario from the conflict have the services and supports they need to integrate and succeed in our province.
You can see the full report HERE
