Canada increases humanitarian aid to Ukraine and provides money, transportation and accommodation for refugees

Canada on Saturday announced measures to facilitate the arrival of Ukrainian refugees and pledged an additional $ 100 million (US $ 79.5 million) in aid. Ukraine And neighboring countries.

The additional amount, which will be used for emergency medical care and basic needs, was announced by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a stand-up for Ukraine international fundraiser co-chaired by European Commission President Ursula van der Leyen.

“We continue our efforts to facilitate the arrival of Ukrainians in Canada.”The ruler said on Twitter.

Through this new contribution, Canada has so far provided $ 245 million (approximately US $ 195 million) in humanitarian assistance so far this year to resolve the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine.

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Two ministers in the Trudeau government announced on Saturday that Ottawa would work with Canadian airlines to provide special flights for Ukrainians and that the government would provide financial assistance and two-week accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.

“We are considering providing assistance of $ 500 per week (within US $ 400, Ndlt) for six weeks.”Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told a news conference.

Ukrainian immigrants in Canada – one of the largest in the world – are concentrated mainly in the center of the country and in the west. Since the beginning of this year, more than 12,000 Ukrainians have arrived in North America, according to government figures.

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