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Second Gaza Child Arrives in Winnipeg for Urgent Medical Care

The Manitoba government and community groups are providing treatment and support for a kindergarten-aged boy and his family, following a similar effort earlier this year.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew greets a family from Gaza, which a child who needs life-changing medical care and will get it in the province.
Federal Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller, left, listens as Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks about Manitoba welcoming a Palestinian mother and her son from Gaza to Winnipeg, at the Manitoba Legislature Thursday, January 16, 2025. A second boy from Gaza arrived Friday, May 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Overview

  • A kindergarten-aged boy from Gaza has arrived in Winnipeg with his family for medical treatment not available in his home region.
  • The family traveled through Egypt and was screened by international non-profits and the federal government before reaching Canada.
  • This marks the second child from Gaza welcomed to Manitoba this year; an 11-year-old boy arrived in January and is now reportedly thriving.
  • Community groups, including the Manitoba Islamic Association, have fundraised to provide housing, food, and other essentials for both families.
  • The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has necessitated international evacuations of children for critical medical care since October 2023.