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Syrian Settlement: Syrian and Refugees

syrian settlement: More than 35,000 Syrians have arrived in Canada since, according to CBC. In Toronto alone, there are over 4,000 privately-sponsored and government-assisted refugees, collectively. In fall 2015, the federal Liberal government vowed to settle 25,000 Syrians countrywide. Syrian refugees fear what lies ahead as government-sponsored year runs out Learning English a struggle for Syrian refugees, and support not always there For the one-year anniversary of the Syrian settlement, CBC Toronto Metro Morning gathered a group of newcomers as well as sponsors to reflect on the past year and discuss the road ahead in the heart of the Newcomer Kitchen. A powerful conversation. mattgallowaycbc They put their questions and concerns directly to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a roundtable discussion hosted by Metro Morning Matt Galloway What do Syrian newcomers in Canada need to thrive Do they have sufficient support to succeed Now that theyve settled in their new home, the newcomers are hopeful to bring over the parents or siblings they had to leave behind. Breaking bread at thedepanneur with Justin Trudeau, newcomers who came to Canada as Syrian refugees, and sponsors. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.