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The Cultural Divide Issue Slowing Down Syrian Refugee Immigration

Blogged by: April, Jarrett, Josh, and Leah

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The Canadian government has vowed to take in 10,000 refugees over 2 years. Canada had already settled in 1,300 refugees from a pledge made in 2013. With the new developments and violent outbreaks taking place in Syria, there are no shortage of refugees eager to flee as soon as possible. Bringing refugees to Canada has been a long journey, with the far voyage between countries and the cultural divide between the two.

The difference in lifestyle and religion between Syrians and Canadians is proving to be a larger problem than predicted two years ago because of potential new threats to Canadian security. The terrorist group that has taken over the country of Syria has made direct threats to Canadian security in the past, which puts a strain on refugee acceptance. Canadian citizens as well as the government have varying opinions on the mass migration to our country.

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Countries such as Austria have welcomed several thousand refugees past their borders, but the issue still stands as to why Canada has not lived up to their promise of letting in 10,000 syrian Refugees. Although security remains important to Canadians, the issue of humanity comes into play.