The first Canadian government plane carrying Syrian refugees arrived in Toronto late Thursday. To date some 30 countries have pledged a total of more than 160,000 places for Syrians under resettlement and other humanitarian admissions schemes.
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The flights, carrying a total of about 300 Syrians, will use an Airbus A310 military aircraft.
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“In the years to come, Canadians will look back with enormous pride on the contributions made by Syrian refugees and how they have made our country even better”.
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Nearly all those arriving came across the Mediterranean or the Aegean Seas, and half were Syrians fleeing the war. Another 29,959 have come through Bulgaria, almost 3,845 through Spain, 269 through Cyprus and 106 through Malta.
The Washington Post suggested that public attitudes in Canada and the US aren’t actually all that different on refugees – it cited polls that show a majority in both countries support resettlment.
Immigration Minister John McCallum said that he remains hopeful the government can bring in 10,000 refugees by December 31. But just north of the border, in Canada, new (and still very boyish) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is showing just how far leadership traits like compassion and open-mindedness can go toward endearing yourself to your countrymen.
“I hope you might live near us”, said another.
Toronto’s major newspaper, the Toronto Star, gave them an emotional welcome on the front page of Thursday’s edition.
Trudeau was elected to a surprise majority in October promising to accept more refugees more quickly than the previous Conservative government.
Canada has already resettled 3,500 Syrians since the beginning of 2014.
About 800 refugees destined for Canada are being screened by security and health officers each day in Lebanon and Jordan. Despite the mixed reactions to refugees around the world (especially in the neighboring United States), the Times reports that there’s been a “widespread embrace” of Trudeau’s refugee plans by the Canadian public.
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The feeling seemed to be mutual as many refugees, still worn out after a 24-hour journey and tired after years of terror and grief, expressed their gratitude to Trudeau.
