Canadian Forces Base Gagetown and Waiting Family Members

Approximately Canadian Armed Forces: Drew Willis, who was among 68 soldiers who arrived to waiting family members early Tuesday at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in New Brunswick. About 150 soldiers remain overseas helping process applications and conduct medical tests on the thousands of Syrians who are still passing through the screening process, according to Huffington Post Canada. Harjit Sajjan chats with members of a Syrian refugee family being interviewed at a refugee processing centre in Amman, Jordan, on Nov. 29, 2015. Approximately 70 Canadian Armed Forces members have returned from Jordan and Lebanon, where they were part of a broader government effort to bring 25,000 Syrians to Canada by the end of next month. "All it takes is seeing one little one the same age as my daughter — smiling because they are going to Canada," said Maj. The Defence Department says the decision to bring some personnel home was made in consultation with the Immigration Department in anticipation of the completion of the program. "Operation Provision has been a tremendous opportunity to showcase leadership and Canadian values on the world stage and we will continue to stand in support of this whole-of-government effort, ready to assist wherever and however we are needed," Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan said in a statement Tuesday. Space is available for 6,000 people at various bases and facilities throughout Ontario and Quebec, with an additional 7,000 spots also in reserve if needed, the Forces say on their website. Where the military is going to be needed next is at home. "All it takes is seeing one little one the same age as my daughter — smiling because they are going to Canada." Thousands of Syrians landing in the coming days are expected to be billeted at military bases as cities and towns across the country are still busy securing housing for the new arrivals. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.