Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began two years ago, Canada has welcomed nearly 300,000 Ukrainians seeking to escape the conflict on emergency visas.
But Sunday marked the last day for anyone who was granted those visas to arrive in Canada.
Now, advocacy groups are calling for an expansion to the federal government's program to help those who want to stay and become permanent residents. Abigail Bimman explains.
For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10390120/canadas-ukraine-emergency-visa-program-end/
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But Sunday marked the last day for anyone who was granted those visas to arrive in Canada.
Now, advocacy groups are calling for an expansion to the federal government's program to help those who want to stay and become permanent residents. Abigail Bimman explains.
For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10390120/canadas-ukraine-emergency-visa-program-end/
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