I am Ukrainian and in St. Thomas and Elgin County

Welcome to the area, we are here to help!

On This Page:
Settlement Agency Services
Welcome Package – Red Cross
Information from the Government of Canada
Information from the Province of Ontario
Canadian-Ukrainian Congress of Ontario Resource Package
National Newcomer Navigation Network Toolkit
School Enrollment Immunization Requirements

Settlement Agency Services

The Canadian government funds organizations to help people new to Canada, which are called Settlement Agencies. Settlement Agencies can help you with many things you need to start your life in Canada at no cost to you. For example, they can help you find English language classes, get your Ontario Health Card, and apply for financial support. Select an option below or learn about everything Settlement Agencies can help with.

Welcome Package – Red Cross

Red Cross has prepared a package to help you in Canada. Select a language below.

Information from the Government of Canada

Select an option below to learn more about supports available from the Government of Canada.

Information from the Province of Ontario

Information and supports available from the Ontario Provincial Government.

Canadian-Ukrainian Congress of Ontario Resource Package

The Canadian-Ukrainian Congress of Ontario has developed a comprehensive resource package for Ukrainians settling in Ontario. It provides some important information about legal rights, telecommunications, financial services and assistance, food access, employment and more.  

A resource developed to help Ukrainians with CUET to complete their taxes. Includes a Ukrainian and English guide and a 2-part webinar.

National Newcomer Navigation Network Toolkit

Access the National Newcomer Navigation Network toolkit to learn about immigration pathways and trauma-informed care, including information in Ukrainian.

School Enrollment Immunization Requirements

Children enrolling in school must either provide immunization (vaccination) records to prove they are up to date with their immunizations or have an exemption on file with Southwestern Public Health.  

If a child does not have their immunization records, they will be considered unimmunized. To meet school enrolment requirements, the child would have to receive all required vaccines. There is no risk in being re-immunized in the case of a child who has already been immunized but has no records. Immunizations can be done through Southwestern Public Health.  

Alternatively, the parent or guardian of the child would have to complete a non-medical exemption form to provide a Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief. This would exempt the child from receiving immunizations. In the future, the child could still receive any vaccines that are due or overdue based on the Ontario Immunization Schedule.