#WelcomeRefugees
#WelcomeRefugees: Milestones and key figures
We want to make it easy for Canadians to stay updated as we welcome Syrian refugees. You can get regular updates on our key figures, highlighting the progress we are making through this initiative.
Open hearts and welcoming communities: it's the Canadian way
Resettling refugees is a proud and important part of Canada's humanitarian tradition. It reflects our commitment to Canadians and demonstrates to the world that we have a shared responsibility to help people who are displaced and persecuted.
The Governor General welcomes Syrian refugees in Toronto.
The Minister of IRCC visits Jordan and Lebanon.
The Minister of IRCC visits Jordan and Lebanon.
A family reunites in Montreal on December 12, 2015.
The Minister of IRCC prepares to hand out supplies in Montreal.
A family receives supplies from the Red Cross.
The Minister of IRCC holds a Syrian child.
The colourful and cheerful children's play area at the Welcome Centre.
Canada's Ambassador to Lebanon offers a teddy bear to a child.
Kids walk back to their shelters in a Syrian refugee camp in Jordan.
#WelcomeRefugees: How it will work
The Government of Canada's plan to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees will be implemented in five phases. It is intended to provide rapid protection for vulnerable Syrian refugees while continuing to protect the health and safety of Canadians.
Donate. Volunteer. Sponsor.
Find out what you can do to help Syrian refugees.
Find out what your business can do to help
Your business can help by donating money, items and services, and hiring refugees.
Canada's Humanitarian Tradition: Youssef
Youssef is a Syrian refugee who landed in Toronto on December 10, 2015.