Thank you, ekati. Yesterday, I received a call after rise of the House that there was a civilian plane, with Russian nationales, that had landed in Yellowknife. It appears that the plane and its passengers were on their way to Resolute, Nunavut, with the intention of taking a planned Arctic overland expedition in a large all-terrain utility vehicle.
Ekati, the Government of Canada takes its border and national security responsibility very seriously. The safety and protection of Canadians are at the top of its priorities.
I can assure you that all travelers arriving into Canada are subject to strict screening measures and must demonstrate that they meet all entry requirements. Yesterday, federal officials attended the arrival of a private aircraft -- I'm just shaking. When I got the call, I was like oh my. Sorry, I'm even -- hard to explain what some of the -- the answers are.
So this flight has been grounded as per government orders. So Transportation Canada is working with Canadian Border Services to assess this matter. Transport Canada will review whether there has been any violation on the recently announced notice to airmen prohibiting Russian aircraft owned, chartered, or certified, from operating in Canadian air space. Potential consequences and enforcement actions will be determined once the facts are clear.
Of course, we're all aware of the terrible and unjustified invasion in the Ukraine, and I appreciate that we're all extra watchful. You know, this world, including those of us in the Northwest Territories, remain concerned about the Russian government's aggression towards its peaceful neighbours. Quyananni, ekati.