The Saskatchewan government has announced a $ 100,000 donation in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
A news release Monday from the government said a donation was being provided to the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress to support, coordinate and deliver aid to the Eastern European country.
This is because tensions between Ukraine and Russia have increased in recent weeks.
“Nearly 129,000 Ukrainians have chosen to call Saskatchewan home and have made our province a better place as a result,” said Terry Dennis, Legislative Secretary for Ukraine Relations.
“Our government will always support Ukraine’s right to defend its sovereignty against foreign aggression.”
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The Ukrainian-Canadian Congress, along with the Canada-Ukraine Foundation, has created a humanitarian relief committee to prepare for that humanitarian crisis that would result from a Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to the government.
The province said it would continue to liaise with local organizations playing a key role in humanitarian efforts.
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