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Alberta makes driver’s license exchange program for Ukrainian refugees permanent

Abstract
Last year, Alberta launched a temporary 1 year driver's license exchange program for Ukrainian refugees with a Ukrainian Category B or BE driver's license. The goal of the program was to help refugees find and access employment and care for their families. As of April 18, 2024, this program is now permanent.
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Community organizations: n/a

Future research / gaps identified: n/a

Integration timeline: Ukrainian refugees from the 2022 crisis and onwards

Open access: Yes

Key findings:

1) Alberta will allow the permanent unilateral exchange of Ukraine Class B (passenger vehicles) and BE (passenger vehicles with a trailer) driver’s licenses for an Alberta Class 5 driver’s license with no extra testing.

2) Between April 2023 and March 2024, a total of 14,315 driver’s licenses from Ukraine were submitted for exchange at Alberta registries.

Key populations: Ukrainian refugees who now live in Alberta

Key recommendations: n/a

Location: Alberta as a whole


Collections employment , program-design , refugee-experiences

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