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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Back 1999, Canada took on about 5000 Kosovar refugees. Most stayed in military barracks until they returned home. My GF's family sponsored a couple and the child in their home at the time.
With the Syrians it is a little different though because I doubt that most of them are going home any time soon if ever. This is a bonafide resettlement. It won't be easy, but it is the right thing to do.
Back in the 1960, 70s and 80s, Canada settled many people from around the world escaping war and dictatorships. It wasn't easy then either and there was some ghettoization and dissent among some of the communities, but this is a better country for it in the long run.
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See what I wrote below Flames Addition.
To me this is about setting them up for success. Some might be able to walk of the plane into society, great! I reckon that there are also those that might struggle. This is a way of helping. Also, there is nothing to say we can't keep the facilities at the base open once these people move off. That way it will be easier for them to know where to go to continue to get help.