Syrian Refugees and Canadian Society

Justin Trudeau: Reports on this decision began to circulate in the aftermath of the Paris attacks, according to Rabble. Though never confirmed, the link between the attacks in Paris and this Canadian decision spoke to security fears within Canadian society of the risk posed by Syrian refugees. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau government confirmed reports that Canada will screen out single men in its bid to bring in 25,000 Syrian refugees over the next few months. The decision has been greeted as a compromise by some refugee advocates and security proponents, especially as the first wave of refugees arrived in Canada last week. Single Syrian men are really Syrian young men. However, it is worth unpacking, especially since Canadian officials, and the public, present our outreach to Syrian refugees as a defining moment in our evolving national identity post-Harper. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.