Just as in the US, Canada is spreading out refugees across its entire geographic landscape (see map for Saskatoon). World Refugee Day yesterday inspired all sorts of news releases, it was a great news ‘hook’ to repeat how great refugees are for communities.
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced funding to help refugees settle and succeed in Saskatoon.
The Saskatoon Open Door Society will receive over $260,000 and Global Gathering Place will receive over $65,000 to help up to 200 refugees begin their new lives in Saskatchewan.
“Canada is a blessed country, and the Government of Canada is committed to helping those truly in need to begin their new lives in Canada,” said Minister Finley. “As we celebrate World Refugee Day later this week, these services will help them along their journey. The hopes and dreams they bring with them will help build a richer and stronger Canada.”
Falling on June 20, World Refugee Day is an annual opportunity to honour the courage of the millions of refugees and displaced people around the world.
This post is just FYI for our Canadian readers. There is some contact information at the end of the news release in case you need to reach Canadian refugee officials. You might want to find out where the 200 new refugees are coming from.