Canadian Soil: Samir Massoud and Job Skills

canadian soil: When they stepped foot on Canadian soil several months ago, these Syrian refugees were embarking on new lives, according to CTV. Now, they're embarking on new careers, embracing their country and a whole new way of life. Fifteen of them, all Syrians, all part of Algonquin College's first class of Culinary and Job Skills for Newcomers to Canada. For Samir Massoud, this is a proud moment, as he dons his graduation gown. I came from Syria on July 26th, he says, in surprisingly good English, The situation there was terrible. It is the fulfillment of a dream that started almost exactly one year ago, when he and his family came to Canada from Syria. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.