Syrian Refugees and Canada

David Johnston: David Johnston hosted a forum Tuesday on welcoming Syrian refugees to Canada, with representatives of government, community organizations and the private sector. "Nations achieve character in crises," he told the forum in his opening remarks, according to CBC. Canada response to the refugee crisis is about "living up to who we are as Canadians." "This is a defining moment for Canada, a defining moment for all of us," Johnston said. Gen. McCallum unclear on details for Syrian refugee arrivals CBC IN LEBANON First 'new wave' of Syrian refugees arrive "And it even more than that. During the first panel discussion, Immigration Minister John McCallum admitted the government doesn't yet have all the answers on how best to bring the refugees into the country. It an opportunity," Johnson said, to reimagine how Canada takes care of its most marginalized and vulnerable and provides equality of opportunity. "Great nations are built on great challenges," he said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.