The B.C. government is expected to waive the three-month waiting period for health care and the international student fees forThe move comes as the first refugees from Ukraine begin arriving in Canada including in parts of British Columbia.
Currently, those moving from B.C. from other jurisdictions must wait three months to receive health care services. International students are also required to pay a student fee to attend the K-to-12 system.“We are also working quite quickly to connect British Columbians who are looking to support Ukrainians, either financially or offering up space, and we’re working very closely with the Ukrainian Congress here in B.C.
British Columbia is still looking for details from Ottawa on support for paying for housing and helping either secure employment or provide long-term financial assistance.“Typically, a refugee program Ottawa provides a whole suite of healthcare, housing, training,” Cullen said.
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