Syrian Refugees In Canada

• Refugee chocolatier announces plans to ‘give back’ to Canada, hire 50 refugees by 2022

  Tareq Hadhad, the entrepreneur behind Peace by Chocolate, says it's to "give back" to the communities that assisted his family's arrival in Canada. 

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2019
  
• Syrian refugees in ‘second stage’ of asylum entering workforce, starting businesses in Lethbridge: family services

  In 2016, the city saw an influx of Syrians finding refuge in the city. Two years later, many of them are still calling Lethbridge their home.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2018
  
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• Social media a vital lifeline for Canada’s Syrian refugees: report

  A new government study states that social media has been a crucial tool for Canada's Syrian refugees to stay connected and find their way in a new land.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2017
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• Arrest leads to renewed criticism of refugee policy

  Word that a Syrian refugee was charged with six counts of sexual assault in Edmonton quickly led to social media backlash Wednesday, from some who oppose Canada's refugee plan.

  Crime

  Feb 8, 2017
• Childcare, language training lacking, but ‘key’ to Syrian integration: Senate report

  One year after arriving in Canada, many Syrian refugees still can't speak English or French, creating a significant obstacle to their integration in Canada.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2016
• Feds can’t dump care of Syrian refugees onto provinces: Senate committee

  The Senate human rights committee is joining a chorus of voices raising concerns about thousands of Syrian refugees about to be shifted onto provincial assistance rolls.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2016