Fifth flight of displaced Ukrainians set to arrive in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is set to welcome more people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

The provincial government announced Tuesday that a plane carrying 230 people from that country is expected to arrive in Saskatchewan on March 27.

It’s the fifth time Saskatchewan has welcomed such a flight since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began.

Registration is now open for the flight, which is being arranged in partnership with the humanitarian organizations Solidaire and Open Arms. The government said final details are still being arranged, including which Saskatchewan city the plane will land in.

“Our government is proud of the continued support and generosity from the people of Saskatchewan,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said in a media release. “We will continue to stand with Ukraine and the 3,200 displaced Ukrainians who now call our province home.”

The government noted the flight will complete the memorandum of understanding Premier Scott Moe and representatives of Solidaire and Open Arms signed in August. In that MOU, the parties agreed to partner on five flights that were to bring more than 1,000 Ukraine citizens from Warsaw, Poland to Saskatchewan by March 31.

When the passengers arrive, they’ll have access to temporary accommodations as well as supports and information about living in Saskatchewan.