Before entering Canada, unvaccinated Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion will be required to have a COVID-19 test, submit a 14-day quarantine plan, and must undergo testing on arrival, the Western Standard has learned..If the refugees cannot find a suitable quarantine location, they will be escorted to a designated federal government facility..“Unvaccinated travelers — even if asymptomatic — who do not have a suitable quarantine plan may also be directed to a designated quarantine facility, upon the direction of a quarantine officer,” says the government of Canada..More than 60% of Ukrainians are unvaccinated out of the population of over 44 million..Only 34.4% of Ukrainians are fully vaccinated, 1.7% received a third dose and 1% have one dose, according to Our World in Data..The Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirmed to the Western Standard that the travel restrictions remain in place for Ukrainian refugees..“Ukrainian nationals are facing a humanitarian crisis brought on by the unprovoked attacks by Russia,” said Aiden Strickland, press secretary to the minister of immigration..“Canada has waived the vaccination requirement for eligible Ukrainian nationals who are escaping the conflict to come to Canada.”.But Strickland said all other requirements for entry will remain in place, meaning that while Ukrainians refugees are not required to be vaccinated, they must comply with mandatory quarantining, testing and other mandates..Nearly 4,000 Ukrainians had been approved to come to Canada as refugees as of Monday, said Canada’s immigration minister..More than 800,000 refugees have fled Ukraine, as estimated by the United Nations Wednesday morning..The government of Canada’s information for refugees says only those who are “eligible to travel” can come to Canada..“Our ability to resettle refugees is restricted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention measures in Canada,” reads the website..Canadian citizens must be vaccinated to board a domestic or international flight in Canada..Refugees qualify as protected persons and can enter the country even if they are unvaccinated..It’s unclear if Ukrainian nationals will be able to fly freely within Canada if unvaccinated, or if they will have to find other means to leave the point of entry into the country..This poses potential challenges for refugees landing in Canada who wish to settle in Alberta and Saskatchewan where most Canadians of Ukrainian descent are found..NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has been an advocate for mandatory vaccines, but also has been adamant about making the move to Canada easier for Ukrainian refugees..“As Putin indiscriminately bombs homes, it’s more urgent than ever to protect Ukrainians seeking refuge,” said Singh in a Monday tweet..“And, Canada must do its part. Remove red tape, end visa requirements and allow Ukrainians safe haven.”.“This government has failed refugees in the past — and it cannot happen again,” said Singh..Singh has not commented on vaccination requirements for immigrants and refugees..Visa requirements are still fully in place for Ukrainian refugees, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that Ukrainian applications are being.expedited..Ewa Sudyk is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.esudyk@westernstandardonline.com
Before entering Canada, unvaccinated Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion will be required to have a COVID-19 test, submit a 14-day quarantine plan, and must undergo testing on arrival, the Western Standard has learned..If the refugees cannot find a suitable quarantine location, they will be escorted to a designated federal government facility..“Unvaccinated travelers — even if asymptomatic — who do not have a suitable quarantine plan may also be directed to a designated quarantine facility, upon the direction of a quarantine officer,” says the government of Canada..More than 60% of Ukrainians are unvaccinated out of the population of over 44 million..Only 34.4% of Ukrainians are fully vaccinated, 1.7% received a third dose and 1% have one dose, according to Our World in Data..The Office of the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirmed to the Western Standard that the travel restrictions remain in place for Ukrainian refugees..“Ukrainian nationals are facing a humanitarian crisis brought on by the unprovoked attacks by Russia,” said Aiden Strickland, press secretary to the minister of immigration..“Canada has waived the vaccination requirement for eligible Ukrainian nationals who are escaping the conflict to come to Canada.”.But Strickland said all other requirements for entry will remain in place, meaning that while Ukrainians refugees are not required to be vaccinated, they must comply with mandatory quarantining, testing and other mandates..Nearly 4,000 Ukrainians had been approved to come to Canada as refugees as of Monday, said Canada’s immigration minister..More than 800,000 refugees have fled Ukraine, as estimated by the United Nations Wednesday morning..The government of Canada’s information for refugees says only those who are “eligible to travel” can come to Canada..“Our ability to resettle refugees is restricted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention measures in Canada,” reads the website..Canadian citizens must be vaccinated to board a domestic or international flight in Canada..Refugees qualify as protected persons and can enter the country even if they are unvaccinated..It’s unclear if Ukrainian nationals will be able to fly freely within Canada if unvaccinated, or if they will have to find other means to leave the point of entry into the country..This poses potential challenges for refugees landing in Canada who wish to settle in Alberta and Saskatchewan where most Canadians of Ukrainian descent are found..NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has been an advocate for mandatory vaccines, but also has been adamant about making the move to Canada easier for Ukrainian refugees..“As Putin indiscriminately bombs homes, it’s more urgent than ever to protect Ukrainians seeking refuge,” said Singh in a Monday tweet..“And, Canada must do its part. Remove red tape, end visa requirements and allow Ukrainians safe haven.”.“This government has failed refugees in the past — and it cannot happen again,” said Singh..Singh has not commented on vaccination requirements for immigrants and refugees..Visa requirements are still fully in place for Ukrainian refugees, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that Ukrainian applications are being.expedited..Ewa Sudyk is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.esudyk@westernstandardonline.com
