Syrian refugees: Resort manager offers to let newcomers stay at his place

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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/syrain-refugees-resort-manager-1.3313489

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Proposal has refugee and immigrant support group 'excited'

Sherman Chan, director of family and settlement services with Mosaic, an organization that helps to settle refugees and immigrants, says he's excited by the proposal.
"I think it's really a true reflection of what we believe: that we're proud to have refugees and that we believe we can do it," he said.
"I think giving them the opportunity to stay at a resort or a place that they can be at ease without worrying where they're going to live and when they're going to depart … I think that's an exciting opportunity for them."
He says that while the resort is remote, the fact that all the refugees are in one place would make it less difficult to get them used to Canadian culture and access social services, especially since the resort has vehicles.
"Golden, I've been there many times. It's a good town with good facilities that people can use, or they can interact with the local Canadians and long-term residents and really build up relationships," he said.
He says the things that Assaf and the owners of Beaverfoot need to ensure are in place are orientation support, cultural support and language education.
Chan says the local community and groups like Mosaic could be valuable partners.

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