Refugee Advocates: Syrian Refugees and Settlement Services

refugee advocates: Ramadan said through a translator, have been a challenge when it comes to money and refugee advocates say the financial situation for some Syrian refugees across the country could grow more dire when they enter Month 13 and shift from federal assistance to provincial assistance, according to Globe and Mail. Chris Friesen, director of settlement services with the Immigrant Services Society of B.C., said his organization is holding workshops this month to warn Syrian refugees who cannot yet support themselves that they could receive less funding once they have been in Canada for more than a year. Read more How The Globe found the catalyst of Syria civil war Read more Syrian exodus to Canada One year later, a look at who the refugees are and where they went Read more Meet the Edmonton doctor saving lives in Syria The last few days of each month, Ms. The bottom line is it going to mean further adjustment for these vulnerable families that they re not expecting, Mr. The federal Liberals last year vowed to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by the end of 2015. Friesen said in an interview. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.