Tag: Refugees
Syrian chocolatier handed ‘huge honour’ of joining Invest Nova Scotia
“It’s a very powerful, inspiring message from Nova Scotia from the government of Nova Scotia, from the board of Invest Nova Scotia to the other provinces and maybe the whole […]
Syrian newcomers host lunch for homeless during Ramadan
Syrian newcomers hosted a free lunch on Sunday for homeless and low-income Torontonians as a way of giving back during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. “We want to show other people […]
Number of Syrian refugees tops 5 million mark, UN agency says
The number of Syrians who have fled their country after six years of war has surpassed the 5 million mark, the UN refugee agency said Thursday. Source: Number of Syrian […]
MPs address Syrian refugee issues in Q&A
Alghabra explained that Canada’s immigration system did not discriminate on any basis, but rather made accommodations for the Syrian crisis on the basis of its magnitude. “Regardless of what country, […]
Syrian refugee families learn ice fishing on Ottawa River
Abdallah Alfayhin, his wife Wafaa and their four young children zipped up their snowsuits to head out onto the Ottawa River Sunday, ice fishing gear in hand.The Alfayhins were among some 50 […]
Situation ‘critical,’ says Muslim Women’s Institute, seeking donations for newly arrived refugees
As more asylum-seekers continue to make their way into Manitoba, the Canadian Muslim Women’s institute is putting out a call for donations. Source: Situation ‘critical,’ says Muslim Women’s Institute, seeking […]
‘Boycott Starbucks’ campaign hijacked by supporters of refugee hiring plan
Just days after Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz wrote an open letter that condemned the U.S. travel ban and promised to hire 10,000 refugees, the hashtag #BoycottStarbucks started trending […]
Syrian newcomer who refused social assistance, finds job in Cambridge
Ibrahim’s story resonated with people, in particular because he refused to apply for Ontario Works or accept government support until he exhausted his savings. Catherine Leclair heard that interview on her […]
Refugee family opens restaurant
Running with his daughters under his arms through a curtain of bullets in Syria, Jaher Toubaji lead his family out of war-torn Damascus to the safety of Lebanon. Three years […]
This Syrian family has been reunited thanks to a unique partnership between a mosque and a synagogue
Wrapping her arms around her sister for the first time in more than two years, Rasha Elandari keeps repeating the same word.Habibi. Habibi. Habibi.”My beloved,” she cries out in Arabic, running for […]
Local Somalis cheer fellow refugee’s historic role
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, who arrived in Canada as a refugee at age 16, faced many challenges and obstacles to become a successful lawyer, MP and, since Tuesday, a high-ranking […]
Calgarians pledge to support Syrian refugee family after 29-year-old dad loses cancer battle
After a six-year battle with cancer, a Syrian refugee living in Calgary has passed away, leaving behind his wife and two young children.Majd Tahhouf was granted permission to come Canada […]
Quebec to temporarily suspend all new private refugee sponsorship applications
The Couillard government will temporarily suspend new private refugee sponsorship applications as of Jan. 27, due to the high number of cases currently bring processed. Source: Quebec to temporarily suspend all […]
My year as a refugee: Creating a new life for my 4 children
First, we moved into a house that was far from the kids’ schools, with limited public transit access. This meant that I had to walk for a long distance with […]
I’m a Syrian refugee in Canada: This is what 2016 meant to me
Before the war, I had many friends and I owned a family bookstore, which my father had passed on to me. The life we lived – my wife, three children […]
In rural Nova Scotia, a refugee with pastry skills helps preserve Canadian jobs
Before Al Badin’s arrival several months ago, the bakery’s production of artisan pastries had fallen off, and layoffs were a possibility.”We’ve been able to stay on track with Ruwad here,” […]
Syrian refugee eyes tailoring business in Saskatoon
Mohamed is a professional tailor and fashion designer back in his home country. After failed efforts to find work as a tailor, he decided to turn an empty room in his […]
Syrian children find comfort in numbers at Ottawa elementary school
About 40 boys named Mohammad — or a variation of that spelling — now attend classes at the Gloucester school. Most are recent Syrian refugees. In fact, of a total school population of 288, 110 of […]
Syrian refugees in Newfoundland can only watch as Aleppo destroyed
As the bombing of Aleppo resumed on Wednesday afternoon, Syrian refugees who have resettled in St. John’s say they can only watch as the destruction continues in their home country. […]
Syrian refugee shares story of escape at Burlington church
Life for Mohammed Noufal has gone from idyllic to horrific to unfamiliar in the span of a few years. War in Syria forced the 34-year-old to flee his homeland in […]
Canadians believe Syrian refugee crisis to be one of the biggest humanitarian challenges in 2017
According to a new Ipsos survey, nearly one in four (23%) Canadians believe the Syrian refugee crisis will be the biggest humanitarian challenge the world will be facing in 2017. […]
Syrian refugee report shows challenges and successes after one year in B.C.
The vast majority of Syrian refugees in B.C. settled in Surrey Source: Syrian refugee report shows challenges and successes after one year in B.C. | Metro Vancouver
‘Universal language called love’: Syrian refugee family welcomed to Winnipeg
“Canada is a very beautiful country. God willing, I will help Canada in the future the way Canada helped me,” Muhammad said through the translator. Source: ‘Universal language called love’: […]
One year later; a Syrian refugee in Sasaktoon
“Saskatoon has gorgeous people that are really gorgeous hosts,” said Jamous.One thing that is taking a while to get used to is the climate in Sask. especially with temperatures dropping […]
Bilingual teddy bear helps Syrian refugee families integrate into Canada
One year ago, Canada welcomed over 32,000 Syrian refugees escaping the war in their home country. Earlier this week, a months-long study from the Senate refugee resettlement committee found that […]