Saskatchewan is continuing to assist Ukrainian refugees entering the province.  

SGI announced on Wednesday that Ukrainians holding a passenger vehicle license can exchange for a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license.  

The swap applies to anyone holding a full-stage Ukrainian category B passenger vehicle license, which is equivalent to a Saskatchewan Class 5 license.  

“We are doing what we can to alleviate some of the challenges faced by people displaced by the war in Ukraine as they relocate to our province,” said Penny McCune, President, and CEO of SGI. 

SGI says, Ukrainians wanting to exchange their license, can pop into an SGI Motor License Issuer with their current license to swap for a valid Saskatchewan one. Those wishing to exchange their Ukrainian license will need to provide supporting documentation that proves identity, Saskatchewan residency, and entitlement to be in Canada.  

Saskatchewan already holds driver’s license reciprocity agreements with 16 other countries, which means SGI recognizes those countries’ Class 5 (or Class 5 equivalent) drivers’ license's as equal. The reciprocity policy does not apply to motorcycle or commercial vehicle licenses. 

A driver’s abstract/driving record will not be required. Normally, a driver’s abstract, dated within 30 days is required for reciprocity. Due to the situation in Ukraine, SGI recognizes that it may not be possible for drivers to get a current driver’s abstract. 

Last month, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced a similar move, following an in-depth analysis of Ukrainian driver education requirements and testing standards.  MPI shared that work, which aided SGI in doing its in-depth analysis.