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In ±¦ÍþÌåÓý, you need a valid driver's licence to drive a car, SUV or truck.

To get a driver's licence, you must be able to:

• Operate a vehicle safely and properly;
• Understand all traffic signs; and
• Know the rules of the road.

People holding a Ukrainian passenger vehicle licence can exchange it for a ±¦ÍþÌåÓý driver's licence. The change applies to anyone holding a full-stage Ukrainian category B passenger vehicle licence, which is the equivalent of a ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Class 5 licence.

To exchange a licence, a driver can attend an SGI Motor Licence Issuer with their Ukrainian B (or BE) licence to exchange for a ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Class 5 licence, and provide supporting documentation that proves identity, ±¦ÍþÌåÓý residency and entitlement to be in Canada. .

Find information on how to get a driver's licence, learn about auto insurance, gain a better understanding of traffic laws and get driving tips.

SaskTel is automatically waiving all international text message fees and long-distance charges for SaskTel wireless (postpaid and prepaid), landline and business calls and text messages made from Canada to Ukraine. SaskTel is also providing a new SIM card (one per family) and free prepaid cell phone service for up to two months for Ukrainians coming to ±¦ÍþÌåÓý. Ukrainians settling in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý can visit any SaskTel store to take advantage of this offer (some conditions apply).

SaskTel also made a one-time donation of $50,000 to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of ±¦ÍþÌåÓý (UCC) to help support Ukrainians coming to ±¦ÍþÌåÓý to escape the conflict in their home country.

You'll need to open a bank account soon after arriving in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý, so that you can keep your money safe and cash any cheques that you receive.

There are many banks that offer the services you need like:

• Paying bills;
• Cashing cheques; and
• Transferring money between countries.

Find information on ±¦ÍþÌåÓý's cost of living and learn more about money, banking, taxes and more.

The Government of ±¦ÍþÌåÓý is working with the  (UCC) to provide a central point of contact and co-ordination to help anyone arriving to the province from Ukraine to connect with the information, services and supports they need. UCC ±¦ÍþÌåÓý will be working closely with other settlement service providers, employers and communities.

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For additional supports please contact the UCC ±¦ÍþÌåÓý at 1‑888‑652‑5850 or email settlement@ucc.sk.ca

Learn more about settlement services in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý.