Thousands of Ukrainians are expected to enter Canada by March 2024, escaping violence from the Russian invasion. Over 936,293 temporary emergency visas have been issued since March 2022, and 210,178 individuals have arrived in Canada as of November 28. Pre-arrival surveys show over 90,000 visa holders will come before the deadline. Manitoba alone anticipates thousands of arrivals. The Operation Ukraine Safe Haven project was formed to support Ukrainians moving to Canada, focusing on housing, donations, jobs, and other resources. The organization’s executive director, Sarosh Rizvi, expects the number of arrivals to increase significantly in the coming months.
