On October 11, Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison announced that registration is now open for a third humanitarian flight destined for Saskatchewan. A government release revealed that the flight is being arranged in partnership with the humanitarian organizations Solidaire, and Open Arms and is expected to arrive in Regina on October 25. 

"The Government of Saskatchewan along with our municipalities, businesses and residents remain steadfast in our support for the people of Ukraine as they continue to suffer through this terrible ordeal," Harrison said. "Saskatchewan has a bond with Ukraine, and this ongoing support will continue to strengthen that bond, but more importantly it will improve the lives of those who have faced so much since this conflict began."

This will be the third flight to arrive in Saskatchewan since the war began. 

An MOU between the government, Solidaire and Open Arms partners the trio on a maximum of five humanitarian flights into Saskatchewan by March 31, 2023. Upon arriving in Saskatchewan, passengers will have access to temporary accommodations and a suite of services, support and information related to living in Saskatchewan. Officials have begun planning for the flight's arrival. Local and regional resources like Humboldt District Newcomer Centre are involved in supporting more permanent settlement. 

The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian army has forced millions of Ukrainian people to flee their country in search of safety. With the arrival of this flight, approximately 2,000 displaced Ukrainians have arrived in Saskatchewan since the war began.