On Monday, a fifth flight of Ukrainians landed in Regina with 230 passengers.
“Nearly 4,000 Ukrainians have chosen to call Saskatchewan home and we will welcome as many more as wish to come,” Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison says.
“Our government will always support Ukraine’s right to defend its sovereignty against unjust foreign aggression.”
Upon their arrival, the passengers were set up with temporary support and accommodations to assist with their transition.
“Over the next few days, the province has set up workshops for all displaced Ukrainian families, to help with the settlement services needed to rebuild their lives here in Saskatchewan,” says Legislative Secretary for Saskatchewan-Ukraine Relations Terry Dennis.
“Newcomers bring so much to our province. Supporting them through the settlement process is as beneficial for us as it is to each of them as individuals.”
Today, the Wa Wa Shriners hosted a One-Stop-Shop Session for newcomers which introduced them to key programs and services such as Saskatchewan health cards, housing, banking, driver’s licenses, and more. The event will continue throughout today until 4 p.m.
More events to assist newcomers will be happening in the coming weeks as well.
On March 31 and April 3rd, the Regina Work Prep Centre is hosting a Resume Writing Workshop. it’ll be open from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
On April 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a Community and Career Fair will be open to the public with representatives from Saskatchewan Housing, Service Canada, settlement agencies, and SaskJobs.
Then on April 6th from 10 a.m. to noon, there’s a Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Workshop happening online.
