The Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday that it is opening its doors for Ukrainians fleeing the country from the ongoing war.

"I spoke with my federal counterpart yesterday to advise that Saskatchewan will open our doors to an unlimited number of Ukrainians affected by the conflict, and we want to open those doors expeditiously," Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said.  

This comes after talks with Sean Fraser, the federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship on Saskatchewan taking in those Ukrainians.

"It's time to pay our debt back to those generations of Ukrainian immigrants who helped build our province, giving refuge to their ancestors who are being so viciously attacked by the Putin regime," Harrison said.  "Ukrainians will find a welcoming environment in our communities, including many residents with the same culture and language, which will assist in ensuring long-term success with resettlement in Saskatchewan."

In the release, the province says it will be providing funding for the coordination of community supports, including settlement services for Ukrainian families arriving in Saskatchewan.

"The government will be working with community and service providers on these programs and services in the days ahead," Harrison said.  "We will also be working closely with the business community and employers who want to help Ukrainians by offering them employment." 

The province says they will prioritize any applications received from Ukrainian citizens to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.