Narina Jabari has watched the Russian invasion of Ukraine with a growing sense of panic, coupled with frustration that Canada isn’t doing more to help those trying to flee the war reach safety.
For her, it hits home. The 30-year-old was born in Kyiv and has been working to bring her aunt, uncle and cousin from Ukraine to Burlington, Ont.
But Jabari said bureaucratic red tape and the federal government’s decision not to allow visa-free travel have left many trying to escape essentially stranded.
Those in Canada who are trying to help Ukrainians are feeling trapped too, said Jabari.
“Right before bed, I check: ‘OK, are cities still
