REGINA - Saskatchewan will see a fifth flight of Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion.
The flight originates in Warsaw, Poland and is set to land on March 27. Like the others before it, it is being organized in partnership with humanitarian organizations Solidaire and Open Arms. Details on logistics including where it will land are still to be worked out.
This flight also completes the current memorandum of understanding signed by Premier Scott Moe and representatives from Solidaire and Open Arms on Aug. 12, which had pledged them to partner on a total of five humanitarian flights aiming to bring more than 1,000 Ukraine citizens from Warsaw, Poland to Saskatchewan by March 31, 2023.
Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison made the announcement Tuesday that registration is now open for the flight. As was the case before, passengers will be able to access temporary accommodations and services, support and information related to living in Saskatchewan.
"Our government is proud of the continued support and generosity from the people of Saskatchewan," Harrison said in a news release. "We will continue to stand with Ukraine and the more than 3,200 displaced Ukrainians who now call our province home."
