First of Three Flights Bringing About 90,000 Ukrainians to Canada to Land in Winnipeg

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser speaks during a news conference with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, April 6, 2022 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

The first of three charter flights bringing Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion to Canada is to land in Manitoba this afternoon.

The flight is to touch down at around 2 p.m. at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport.