From the Globe and Mail:
However, the government is facing criticism because 2,374 Syrian refugees have so far been settled. Of that number, only 622 - or 26 percent - were assisted by the government. The others were privately sponsored by individuals or non-government. The others were privately sponsored by individuals or non-government organizations. The NDP argues that in addition to private sponsors, the government should immediately accept 10,000 Syrian refugees. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau said the target should be 25,000 government-sponsored refugees, which he estimates would cost Ottawa $100-million.In other words the Harper government that banters around the 10,000 plus refugee number has brought in 622 refugees or about 170 families.
Hey Steve, go fuck yourself.
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Whenever you look at the numbers, Willy -- regardless of the policy -- you can only reach one conclusion: You can't believe a word the man says.
Owen, It is rare that we get to see the numbers, which is why I was surprised to find them in the Globe. I guess on some issues even a media outlet that has supported Harper for all these years, gets pissed off.
I think this with long election period and increased muzzling of commentary from Harper's party, the media is starting to wake up.
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