Syrian Refugees and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander

Immigration Minister Chris Alexander: "We want to put together a plan that gets maximum value and does the most good for refugees," he told reporters during an event to mark World Refugee Day at Ottawa City Hall. , according to CBC. The Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance has called on Alexander to commit to sponsoring at least 10,000 Syrian refugees by the end of 2016. No decision yet on Canada total commitment Under pressure over Canada pledge to bring more Syrian refugees to Canada, Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said Friday he hopes to have a plan in place this summer. Syrian refugees: Canada urged to take in 10,000 by 2016 Canada falling behind on promise to Syria refugees Immigration Minister hangs up on As It Happens UN asks Ottawa to open its doors to Syria war refugees "We don't have that plan finalized just yet." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.