Why Syrian refugees will thrive in Canada

2014/05/08 Leave a comment

Good piece by Ratna Omidvar and Dana Wagner of Maytree on the overall success and contribution by refugees, and advocating for quicker intake of the 1,300 Syrian refugees that Government has pledged to accept. They note that most refugees get jobs, learn either English or French, their new communities will support them, and they will give back.

Why Syrian refugees will thrive in Canada – The Globe and Mail.

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