The Canadian government has officially extended the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET), granting Ukrainian displaced persons an additional year to apply for work permit renewals. This move ensures continued support for Ukrainians seeking refuge and employment opportunities in the country.
According to Canadian Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, the extension applies to Ukrainians and their family members who arrived in Canada under the CUAET program no later than March 31, 2024. Furthermore, the provision accommodates individuals who experienced processing delays; those who did not receive a timely decision to enter by the March deadline, but were authorized to arrive by December 31, 2024, are also eligible for the extension measures.
Canada’s accommodating stance contrasts with recent policy shifts in several European nations, where governments are tightening asylum rules for Ukrainian nationals. In late March, Norway implemented regulatory changes revoking temporary collective protection for newly arrived Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60.
Denmark is poised to evaluate similar restrictions. Authorities in Copenhagen are considering withholding protection from male refugees aged 23 to 60. Additionally, Denmark may suspend general temporary protection for new arrivals originating from 14 specific Ukrainian regions deemed "less affected by military operations."
Despite these individual national measures, the European Union has maintained a unified approach. EU officials recently clarified that the bloc's temporary protection directive applies equally to all Ukrainian citizens, explicitly stating there will be no exemptions or exclusions for men of conscription age.
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