Toronto and Federal Government

security precautions: But the federal government maintains that 25,000 refugees can still be safely and responsibly resettled in Canada — even in the wake of fear from the attacks on Paris, according to CBC. So, how ready is Toronto Not just to deal with security precautions, but to meet all of the needs refugees will have once they arrive That the question this week in the Metro Morning series, City Of Sanctuary. Even Mayor John Tory, who previously was enthusiastic about resettling the refugees, now is discussing security and preaching caution. Toronto nowhere near ready for refugees, citizenship judge says City Of Sanctuary: Is Toronto ready for Syrian refugees Ratna Omidvar, executive director of the Global Diversity Exchange at Ryerson University and chair of a group called Lifeline Syria, says to get refugees into Toronto as soon as possible. We may not be completely ready, but better for them to be here and sort the issues than there." New fear in aftermath of Paris attacks The attacks on Paris, she said, have given many pause about Canadian efforts to resettle those fleeing Syria. Omidvar said Canada should stick to the goal of bringing 25,000 Syrian refugees to its cities and towns because the problems they would have resettling here are small compared to the life and death situation many of them find themselves on now. "Their life today is worse that any shortcomings they may face here," Omidvar said on Metro Morning on Tuesday. "We have a desire for perfection, but one has to be nimble. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.