Provincial nominee application for Ukrainian family in Winnipeg stalled for 2 years – Winnipeg [Video]

For one Ukrainian family in Winnipeg, staying in Canada is a must.

Oleksandra and Roman Borys have been in country for two-and-a-half years, and and are still waiting to find out if their family qualifies for the provincial nominee program.

The family came to Winnipeg from Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and Oleksandra said the contrast couldn’t be more stark.

“It is really unsafe there right now because Russia shells Ukraine every day,” she said. “Every single day. Every day someone dies (there), It’s like a lottery — you never know whether you will be the next one.

“You feel nice (in Winnipeg), with all these friendly people. You feel respected and cared for by people.”

The family applied for the provincial nominee program two years ago, but their application is still in limbo. Many of their friends, who applied around the same time, have been approved.

The couple have two daughters, …