Alberta creates temporary driver’s licence program for Ukrainian refugees

EDMONTON, AB – The provincial government is launching a new temporary program to give Ukrainian refugees a driver’s licence.

Starting April 18, 2023, Alberta’s government has established a temporary one-year driver’s licence exchange program for all holders of a Ukrainian Category B (passenger vehicles) or BE (passenger vehicles with a trailer) driver’s licence.

They will be able to exchange their Ukrainian licence for an Class 5 Alberta licence to help them seek employment and care for their families.

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, parliamentary secretary for Ukrainian Refugee Settlement, said, “Establishing a driver’s licence exchange program is an additional support for the Ukraine evacuees that demonstrates Alberta’s commitment and compassion to the long-standing relationship with the people of Ukraine.”