Ottawa/CMEDIA: Canada is being urged by the humanitarian groups that have been supporting Ukrainian refugees to extend a special immigration program that allows people fleeing Ukraine to temporarily live, work and study in Canada.
As of Jan. 29, more than 150,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Canada since the Russian invasion of their country last year but applications are due to close on March 31.
Four organizations representing Canadian volunteers, hosts and sponsors have written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, asking them to keep the door open beyond the planned deadline.
Pathfinders for Ukraine, North America for Ukraine, 4Ukraine.ca and Safe Passage 4 Ukraine have been working to help refugees navigate the immigration system and settle in Canada.
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