Ontario Canada donated $30w! Humanitarian aid Ukraine! Politicians have spoken out for Ukraine
After Russia launched a war with Ukraine, many leaders in the political circles of Ontario, Canada, spoke out in support of Ukraine on the 24th.
According to the latest news, the Ontario government issued a press release on Thursday afternoon saying the provincial government would donate $300,000 to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. The provincial government said it would be used to support humanitarian needs, including medical assistance, emergency shelter and food safety guarantees for Ukraine.
The provincial government also said it would be ready to help anyone who has fled Ukraine and needs resettlement services.
Governor Ford specifically referred to the contributions that Ukrainians make to Canadian society, saying that without Ukrainians, "Canada we know and love would not be what it is now." ”
Andrea Horwath, the leader of the Ontario NDP, also spoke out in condemnation, saying, "This morning, we stand with the Ukrainian people, with all the Ukrainians who call Ontario and Canada their homeland, and with Ukrainians all over the world." ”
Horwath also called on the federal government to ensure that Canada can receive refugees from Ukraine and that the families of Ukrainian immigrants can come to Canada to reunite and provide humanitarian support.
John Fraser of the Ontario Liberal Party also condemned the attacks, citing the contributions ukrainians have made to Canadian society.
Steven Del Duca, leader of the Liberal Party of Ontario, also said in a tweet that he was "proud to be on the side of an independent Ukraine." ”
Several mayors responded
In addition to the leaders of the political parties, several mayors of the Doron region have also expressed their views on the war in Russia and said they would stand with the local Ukrainian community.
"After hearing about the shocking events that are taking place in Ukraine, I will unite with the Ukrainian community in Toronto and the people of Ukraine and express my grief to them," Toronto Mayor Chuang Deli wrote on Twitter.
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown called on the federal government to take action on the matter and take in refugees from Ukraine. "I hope the federal government will set up a special immigration channel for Ukraine."
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie said she prayed for the Ukrainian community in Michigan and their loved ones at this deeply disturbing time.
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti also tweeted, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ukrainian people. We would also like to convey our condolences to the people of the Ukrainian community in Canada who have relatives and friends in Ukraine. Our hearts are with you at this moment. ”
