Trail Talking

I am incredibly pleased to announce that we have welcomed the first charter flight of Ukrainians who are seeking refuge in Manitoba. We will continue to work closely with the federal government to prioritize applications and process documents of Ukrainians wishing to come to Manitoba, so that we are able to help as many Ukrainian refugees as possible.

One in seven Manitobans is of Ukrainian descent, but during this terrible ordeal, we are all Ukrainians. We stand united with Ukraine and its courageous people, as they face the unimaginable loss and suffering caused by this appalling and brutal war of aggression. Our provincial government will continue to work together with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), other Ukrainian-Canadian organizations, non-profit organizations and businesses, and all of our communities, as we address this evolving humanitarian crisis. The Ukrainian Refugee Response Task Force has been centrally organized to work with our various partners, businesses, and organizations, to provide immediate, strong and unwavering support to Ukrainian refugees seeking safe haven in Manitoba.

To date, our provincial government has provided more than $800,000 in direct humanitarian aid, including $650,000 to the UCC and the Canadian-Ukraine foundation, and $150,000 to the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation. We have also waived the $500 Provincial Nominee Program fee for all Ukrainians seeking to reside in Manitoba.

Our provincial government launched manitoba4ukraine.ca as a centralized portal that offers a wide range of information for those wanting to help in any way possible, including Manitobans of Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian descent, any Manitoba-based employers, and Ukrainian Nationals abroad wanting to know how to arrive safely in Manitoba. The website is centrally coordinated through the Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization. Please visit manitoba4ukraine.ca to find more information and discover ways that you can help. Slava Ukraini!