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settlement in Canada: Many issues confront government as they continue down the rescue path but possibly the most urgent is one of housing, according to Huffington Post Canada. All government-sponsored Syrian refugees are recommended by the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees for settlement in Canada. And while the timelines may be a bit longer than anticipated, the commitment is real and ongoing. They are often the most vulnerable of those hoping for a new life. The main challenges for swift resettlement are vacancy rates and finances. Many are families. A cadre of top housing industry personalities met with The Hon John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, to discuss this very question. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.