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Time I: Family Reunification

time i: But each time I see the news of what's happening in Turkey or in Syria each hour I have to call my family to see if they're alive, according to Globe and Mail. But family reunification also aids integration in Canada. As one young man eloquently expressed to the Prime Minister, I live with great people, I am safe, I can do anything I want. Having grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members around helps Syrian refugees access the educational, employment and other opportunities available to them here. Studies show that extended family reunification is a significant determiner of successful integration in the country of resettlement. It can ease their ability to attend language classes or apply for a job while someone looks after the kids, and help them to adapt to their new communities more quickly. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.