#WelcomeUkrainians: Photos from the Government of Canada charter flights
As part of our commitment to support those fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Government of Canada organized 3 charter flights from Poland for Ukrainian families who needed help getting to Canada.
These are photos of some of the families who arrived on the charter flights.
Flight to Winnipeg
A Ukrainian family arrives at the Winnipeg airport.
Deputy Prime Minister Freeland greets a Ukrainian family.
Two Ukrainian passengers arrive in Winnipeg carrying their pet dog in a carrier.
A group of Ukrainian passengers walk through the Winnipeg airport.
A group of Ukrainians, accompanied by DPM Freeland, walk past a welcome poster.
“Winnipeg has a proud history of welcoming Ukrainians and we know that these 328 newcomers will be embraced by their new communities.”
More photos from the Winnipeg flight are available in the Dropbox folder for use by media.
Flight to Montréal
A group welcomes Ukrainians at the airport with a banner that reads “Welcome to Montréal!”
A CBSA officer gives toys to arriving Ukrainian children.
Minister Joly and Quebec Minister Boulet chat with Ukrainian children.
Minister Joly chats with volunteers as they prepare to welcome Ukrainian families.
PS Lalonde chats with a Ukrainian parent and child.
Welcome messages from local schoolchildren are displayed on a table.
“Welcoming these families in Montréal is a reminder of the human impact of Putin’s war and of Canada’s continued promise to offer a temporary safe haven to those in need.”
More photos of the Montréal flight are available in the Dropbox folder for use by media.
Flight to Halifax
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A person holds a sign welcoming Ukrainians arriving in Halifax.
Volunteers welcoming Ukrainian families arriving in Halifax.
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Minister Fraser greets a Ukrainian child holding a Canadian flag.
Volunteers at a desk speaking to Ukrainians who have arrived in Halifax.
Two Ukrainian children hold Canadian flags.
A young Ukrainian holding her cat, one of 14 pets on the flight that landed in Halifax.
A stack of welcome messages from Halifax schoolchildren.
“Once again, Canadians are opening their hearts and warmly welcoming Ukrainians fleeing Putin’s unjustifiable war in their homeland.”
More photos from the Halifax flight are available in the Dropbox folder for use by media.
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