The Government will speed up processing and issue visas to more Syrian refugees by the end of this year.
Since 2009, Canada has permanently resettled nearly 25,000 Iraqi and Syrian refugees. That is more than most other countries.
In January 2015, Canada expanded its commitment by resettling an additional 10,000 Syrians, which will now be met, by September 2016.
Around the world about 100,000 refugees are resettled each year. Of that, Canada resettles approximately 11,000 to 13,000. This means that Canada resettles on average one out of every 10 refugees globally through its government-assisted and privately sponsored refugee programs.
Since 2009, Canada has permanently resettled nearly 25,000 Iraqi and Syrian refugees. That is more than most other countries. In January 2015, Canada expanded its commitment by resettling an additional 10,000 Syrians, which will now be met, by September 2016.
