Montreal Trudeau International Airport and Christmas Present

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard: Nicolas Altawil, who is taking in his brother-in-law, compared the arrival to Christmas. "It a Christmas present that Canada is giving us," he said, according to CBC. Just spoke with a family looking forward to welcoming its nephew to Montreal. "Best Christmas present ever!"— @jbernstien Warm welcome These privately sponsored refugees were greeted by volunteers and by federal and provincial leaders. Some families were reunited for the first time in years at Montreal Trudeau International Airport. Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly and Immigration Minister John McCallum were on hand. https://t.co/F4ACdJhqTK— @Mathieu_Dion Newcomers were provided with winter coats and teddy bears for the 40 children arriving. Teddy bears were among the gifts for refugee children. There was also additional aid set up for refugees who may have felt overwhelmed or anxious. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.