But a source with knowledge of the matter told Global News the government intends to do so though is having trouble finding a way under the policies on which resettlement costs qualify for coverage.

To have Canada's foreign minister act as ring leader for a refugee's arrival at the airport was nothing short of tacky and exploitive, Scott Thompson says.

An 18-year-old Saudi teenager who said she is fleeing abuse from her family is heading to Canada to seek asylum, according to a Thai official.