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Canadian Forces and Government Officials

confirmed details: In a recent conference call, government officials told resettlement agencies that the first refugees will begin arriving in early December, according to CTV. Here a look at some of the efforts underway to receive them. And a lack of confirmed details hasn't prevented authorities and stakeholders, from the Canadian Forces to ordinary Canadians, from getting ready to welcome a massive influx of people throughout the country. Nova Scotia Some settlement agencies have said the province could receive between 600 to 700 refugees. New Brunswick The province, which has offered to resettle up to 1,500 refugees, released its own plan last week for how it plans to tackle the task. The province has opened up its general purpose info line to allow people to register their support for refugees, whether it be offers of accommodation, employment or clothes. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.