More than 300 Ukrainians who arrived in Winnipeg on Monday are now setting off on the complex if not more streamlined than usual process of settling in after fleeing their homes amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
The first Government of Canada charter flight of Ukrainians arrived in Winnipeg on Monday, and a number of organizations are gearing up to help them settle in the country.
Manitoba offered a glimpse inside its welcoming centre for Ukrainian refugees on Wednesday, which newcomer groups say is a sign of the well-resourced effort they hope becomes the standard for refugee settlement moving forward.