Global Affairs Canada statement on temporary withdrawal of dependants from Ukraine

January 25, 2022- Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada, today issued the following statement:

“The safety and security of Canadians, our personnel and their families at our missions abroad is our top priority. Due to the ongoing Russian military buildup and destabilizing activities in and around Ukraine, we have decided to temporarily withdraw Canadian embassy staff’s children under 18 years of age and family members accompanying them.

“Officials at Global Affairs Canada and at the Embassy of Canada to Ukraine in Kyiv will continue to closely monitor the situation.”