Attention: News Conference and Government

attention: It not only this federal government that has to pay attention, it every provincial and territorial government that has to pay attention, committee chairman Sen, according to CTV. Jim Munson said at a news conference. The flood of 30,000 newcomers, both government and privately sponsored, are quickly closing in on their one-year anniversaries, when supplementary benefits will expire and many could be left dependent upon provincial assistance. When youre off-loading the breaks and benefits youve got now and youre giving them to the provinces by the thousands, are we sure the provinces are ready The cross-partisan Senate committee, which includes five Conservative appointees, two Liberals and two unaffiliated senators, says the federal government has to ensure that language training is provided so the Syrians can successfully join the work force and society. Among other provisions, the committee is recommending that additional language training be complemented by daycare to make it easier for parents to attend. Another 20,000 Syrian refugee applications are in the works. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.