Immigration Minister Chris Alexander

Alexander: But Alexander promised that these latest moves will see them resettled by September 2016, according to CTV. So far, Canada has accepted less than 2,500 Syrians since the federal government opened its doors to refugees from that country in 2013. Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced the revamped measures in Toronto on Saturday, saying the process will expedited by "cutting red tape" and "without compromising security in anyway." "We will move quickly and above all responsibly -- security screening will remain the top priority," said Alexander. "We'll take the time necessary that in welcoming those most in need we protect the security of Canadians." The Conservative government had said in January it would bring in 10,000 refugees over three years. Alexander also stressed the government commitment to resettle 23,000 Iraqis will be fulfilled by the end of this year. While visa officers will continue perform security checks and screen refugees for health issues, they will now be able to presume those fleeing conflict meet the definition of a refugee. "They will no longer need a document confirming their status as UN convention refugees," said Alexander. In order to achieve these goals, the government plans introduce several measures. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.