On Tuesday, the government of Saskatchewan announced that its third humanitarian flight of roughly 200 Ukrainian refugees will touch down in the province.  

The flight is being arranged with humanitarian organizations Solidaire and Open Arms and is expected to land in Regina on Oct. 25.  

"The Government of Saskatchewan along with our municipalities, businesses and residents remain steadfast in our support for the people of Ukraine as they continue to suffer through this terrible ordeal," says Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison. "Saskatchewan has a bond with Ukraine, and this ongoing support will continue to strengthen that bond, but more importantly it will improve the lives of those who have faced so much since this conflict began." 

Once on the ground in the province, the Ukrainian newcomers will be given information about programs and services available to them, along with access to temporary accommodations, and any living-related services they need. Government officials have begun planning for the flight's arrival on Oct. 25.  

Information about programs and services, available to Ukrainian newcomers, can be accessed by phone toll-free at 1-833-613-0485, via email at ukrainesupport@gov.sk.ca, or online at www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/saskatchewan-supports-ukraine.

On Aug. 12, Premier Scott Moe joined representatives from Solidaire and Open Arms, to sign a memorandum of understanding. The MOU is a pledge by the three parties to partner on a maximum of five humanitarian flights into Saskatchewan by Mar. 31, 2023. 

With the arrival of this flight, approximately 2,000 displaced Ukrainians have arrived in Saskatchewan since the war began back in February 2022.