A second charter flight with Ukrainians approved for an emergency trip to Canada landed in Montreal just before 11 am
It is the second federal charter aircraft to arrive in Canada in the last seven days since the first flight arrived in Winnipeg on Monday.
A third flight to Halifax is scheduled for June 2.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said the three flights would bring about 900 Ukrainians approved for emergency travel to Canada.
About 300 of them arrived in Montreal on Sunday and were greeted by several ministers after landing.
The federal government has already welcomed thousands of Ukrainians since the first attack by Russian forces in late February.
“We will continue to do everything we can to help Ukrainians find safe refuge in Canada and ensure their success once they arrive,” Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said in a statement on Sunday.
Ukrainian citizens and members of their families are entitled to one-time direct deposits to help them settle as part of what Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie called “unwavering” support for war refugees.
People are waiting for Ukrainian citizens fleeing the ongoing war to arrive at Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Sunday, May 29, 2022. CANADIAN PRESS / Graham Hughes
APPLAUSE ON ARRIVAL
Deputy Prime Minister Christia Freeland joined Manitoba Prime Minister Heather Stephenson in welcoming Ukrainian citizens on Monday.
Manitoba MPs Dan Vandal, Jim Carr and Kevin Lamure also greeted them.
Freeland and Stephenson boarded the plane after landing and were greeted with applause and applause from the people on board.
Ukrainian citizens fleeing Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine arrive at Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg on Monday, May 23, 2022. CANADIAN PRESS / David Lipnovsky
Freeland greeted her in Ukrainian through the plane’s intercom system, while Stephenson thanked the people on board for choosing Manitoba and Canada as their “home away from home.”
“We want you to know that we welcome you with open arms and open hearts … we will do everything we can to make your stay welcome,” she said.
— There is more.
– This report from The Canadian Press was first published on May 29, 2022. Published with files by Luca Caruso-Moro from CTV News
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