The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), in partnership with the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF), has released the results of the Ukrainian Newcomer Survey 2025.

The survey was conducted online between May 20 and July 1, 2025, and was open to individuals aged 18 and older who identify as Ukrainian or Ukrainian Canadian, arrived in Canada within the past ten years, and currently reside in Canada. Responses were collected anonymously in Ukrainian, and no personally identifying information was linked to survey answers. Participation was voluntary, and results are reported only in aggregate form.

Over 4,200 newcomers from across Canada participated, making this the largest study of its kind. The survey provides a comprehensive picture of Ukrainians who have arrived in Canada since 2015, including those who fled following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The survey results were analyzed by the Metropolis Institute (Association of Canadian Studies), which prepared a detailed report including findings and recommendations aimed at strengthening settlement programs and supports for Ukrainian newcomers.

The Presentation of Findings was held on September 30, 2025, via Zoom. A recording of the event is available here: https://youtu.be/34h0zaTWi98

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The survey questionnaire included approximately 45 questions, grouped into thematic areas and was designed to meet several key objectives:

  • Understand how Ukrainian newcomers engage with Ukrainian Canadian community organizations and activities
  • Identify programs, services, and supports that newcomers consider most valuable
  • Document challenges and barriers newcomers face while settling in Canada
  • Provide insights on how community organizations can improve outreach and delivery of services
  • Enable comparisons with established Ukrainian Canadian populations, through questions adapted from the 2021 UCC Community Survey

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress thanks all survey participants for contributing their time and experiences, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation for its partnership in this important project, and Saint Javelin and Sapphire Jewellery for generously providing gifts to participants.