First flight bringing Ukrainians to Canada lands in Winnipeg
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WINNIPEG — The primary of three constitution flights bringing Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion to Canada has landed in Manitoba this afternoon.
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The flight touched down on the Winnipeg Richardson Worldwide Airport.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has mentioned the three flights are to assist carry roughly 900 Ukrainians authorized for emergency journey into Canada.
The second will go away for Montreal from Poland on Might 29 and the third, sure for Halifax, will take off on June 2.
Canada’s authorities has already welcomed 1000’s of Ukrainians since Russian forces first attacked in late February.
Manitoba has mentioned refugees can be taken to the province’s Ukrainian Refugee Reception Centre to obtain assist with settlement after they arrive.
