#WelcomeRefugees: Stories from the journey
Welcoming Syrian refugees to Canada was a historic effort, and we want to share some stories, videos and photos of the journey and everyone who helped make it happen.
Stories
Grade 6 students in Acton, Ontario made welcome cards for Syrian children arriving in Canada.
Uzi's family left Syria in the early 90s and found Canada to be everything they hoped for in a new home.
Behind the scenes
It takes a lot of human power to bring an initiative like this to life. Take a look at what's happening "behind the scenes" to #WelcomeRefugees to Canada.
Canadian Armed Forces personnel share photos of their journey to #WelcomeRefugees.
Visa officer Zal Karkaria shares a glimpse into the operations centre in Amman.
The CAF is operating at full speed to support refugee resettlement.
Brigitte Lapierre explains how government employees prepare to work well with refugees.
Videos
Additional videos are available in our Video centre and on our YouTube channel.
Length: 4:19 minutes
Date: March 17, 2016
Photos
Browse photos from the initiative - from the Minister’s visit to refugee camps and offices overseas to the welcoming of Syrian refugees on Canadian soil.
There are additional photos and stories in the refugees’ own words on our Facebook page.
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