Syrian Refugees In Canada
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Refugee chocolatier announces plans to ‘give back’ to Canada, hire 50 refugees by 2022Tareq Hadhad, the entrepreneur behind Peace by Chocolate, says it's to "give back" to the communities that assisted his family's arrival in Canada.CanadaFeb 14, 2019
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Syrian refugees in ‘second stage’ of asylum entering workforce, starting businesses in Lethbridge: family servicesIn 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.CanadaAug 29, 2018
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Social media a vital lifeline for Canada’s Syrian refugees: reportA 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.CanadaApr 21, 2017
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Arrest leads to renewed criticism of refugee policyWord 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.CrimeFeb 8, 2017
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Childcare, language training lacking, but ‘key’ to Syrian integration: Senate reportOne year after arriving in Canada, many Syrian refugees still can't speak English or French, creating a significant obstacle to their integration in Canada.PoliticsDec 6, 2016
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Feds can’t dump care of Syrian refugees onto provinces: Senate committeeThe 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.CanadaDec 6, 2016
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