President Obama recently declared that the U.S. will accept 10,000 refugees from Syria. The U.S. has been under pressure from its Syrian allies to help out with the crisis in which 3 Million refugees have fled Syria in the past year. Those in favor of accepting refugees believe that the U.S. has a duty to join its allies in Europe and accept at least 10,000 refugees. Opponents argue that the U.S. should stay out of this crisis and accepting refugees from the Middle East leads to a risk of letting terrorists into our borders.
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@5BLYFP2Conservative4yrs4Y
Absolutely STOP!!! this immediately. We have enough issues with looking after our own health care, education and the elderly. What about the non-affordable housing issues in Vancouver, Toronto etc? We have so many reasons to stop giving so MUCH MONEY to importing refugees. We have so many homeless youth. We have so many people that have addiction problems and so much mental illness. Stop giving our tax money away now!!! Use it here in Canada. Let's clean up our own backyard.
@8SJ7TJZ4yrs4Y
right now, Canada needs to focus on the current residents, citizens before bringing in more - doesnt matter the country
@8Q5X7HR4yrs4Y
We need to be more strict who we let in.
@8HN985N4yrs4Y
yes, accept all,then return them to Syria when safe
@8V9CR774yrs4Y
Yes, If they go up North into Nunavut
@8TXR3JGConservative4yrs4Y
No more. Canada has already accepted 25,000 Syrian refugees. It is better to support peace in Syria so that Syrians can live in their own country.
@8SZZSGS4yrs4Y
Yes, but have them move to the less populated areas to avoid overcrowding.
@8LHD8XZ4yrs4Y
Yes, but the emphasis should be on persecuted minorities.
@8JZXN474yrs4Y
Yes with goal to send them back home
@8GHXH9H4yrs4Y
Refugees from many nations should be accepted.
@8FF2FN85yrs5Y
let the ones who are in the country stay but don't let anymore in.
@8VDD65L4yrs4Y
Yes but if they say on aide social more then 2 years kick the out
@8TZ82WHConservative4yrs4Y
No The people of Canada should come first. Not the refugees.
@8S9JMB5Conservative4yrs4Y
Fix the problems in Canada before accepting other people in
@8PP7PS24yrs4Y
Fix domestic problems first then worry about immigration
@968NFQD2yrs2Y
We should accept them because they are an equal human being but still be careful and make sure they follow the rules
@966HTFX3yrs3Y
Yes, but thoroughly check their background and limit the amount accepted.
@965PJS83yrs3Y
Only families (mother, father, kids)
Canada should accept refugees from Syria if they benefit to their country in some way. Canada will not be diverse enough if all Syrians are let in.
@963SWNL3yrs3Y
depends on if we have to many jobs for the amount of people we have. or not enough homes for the people we already have.
@962LKT43yrs3Y
When Canada is able to house and support all current citizens
@962GV76Conservative3yrs3Y
Yes but if they have a criminal record then deny them.
@95Z6WZ43yrs3Y
we should evaluate them and see what use to the economy they can have
@95WPYYR3yrs3Y
Syrians have integrated well. Stop allowing Somalians if you want to curb terrorism. It's not a race issue but societal. Somalia is anarchy and integration isn't working
@95WDL7W3yrs3Y
We should focus on Canadians first before accepting more people. The middle class is suffering and many of us cannot afford to rent or let alone buy a home. Grocery, phone costs, gas, ICBC insurance rates are suffocating.
@95RNP2L3yrs3Y
Yes, but with an emphasis on populating the north
@95R4XJ23yrs3Y
YES, but it have to do the same all human begin not by nationality, but needs.
@95QRN2B3yrs3Y
no because the government is giving them houses instead of the canadians that were originally struggling.
@95QKZXP3yrs3Y
Canada should accept refugees from Syria but should only do so when they are sure that they area able to actually provide help
@95PHQTC3yrs3Y
They are filling Canada with immigrants so no one notices population collapse
@95N6GWJConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, They should have good background checks and not be recieving government money
@95M658G3yrs3Y
yes but after a background check just to make sure everything is okay.
@95JHYPC3yrs3Y
Everyone coming into the country should have background checks
@95GVTWV3yrs3Y
No because currently Canada is dealing with a housing crisis and healthcare crisis, country lacks the foundation support refugees when Canadians are suffering.
@95GVQ4H3yrs3Y
Yes, they should. Canada should also be able to make sure that the refugees take care of themselves in a way as well, Refugees shouldn't depend on all on Canada to help them.
@95FFWMQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but do a background check. Once they have passed a background check, they should be free to enter without any restrictions or monitoring. They are refugees, not criminals.
@95DCX88New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, but less than 10,000 proposed.
@959CTYT3yrs3Y
I think you should do a background check, but not because you are suspecting them, just to be careful.
@958NSFF3yrs3Y
If they complete a clean criminal history check
@958MNJX3yrs3Y
Background check the refugees
@95726TH3yrs3Y
We should accept a certain percent in relation to current population statistics, as well as a test to ensure safety
@956NLV73yrs3Y
They could be secret terrorists/spys so no
@955NLWG3yrs3Y
No, as the war in Syria is over and the population did re-elect the same president again.
@955LBYV3yrs3Y
If Canada has the availability and ability to hold and take care of them yes
@94VP9NS3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after extensive background checks and continuous monitoring for the first month, then sporadic monitoring (maybe once a month, check in on them) for 2 years.
@94JV6RQConservative3yrs3Y
Yes, and extensive background checks and health status should be considered.
Increase spending to help more local areas support refugees thereby helping many more people
@944QJ2P3yrs3Y
Yes, but we must actively remove all of our troops stationed overseas. Scale back the military.
@94344MK3yrs3Y
No, we should not accept any refugees from anywhere until our country is out of debt.
@93WH4G7Conservative3yrs3Y
Canada can barely support the citizens we have now. We don't need anymore people to come. The government should focus on providing for those who are already here; citizens of Canada and their well-being.
@93VFHQZ3yrs3Y
As of now...Muslim folks should be back ground checked before entering Canada.
@93V562Y3yrs3Y
Yes, but we sould take every precaution to make sure it's safe.
@93TNZM93yrs3Y
We should cut the amount of immigrants we let in by 70% at least
@93T8BYB3yrs3Y
No more refugees until the housing crisis and inflation issues are addressed and in a better place
@93S66JL3yrs3Y
Yes, but not anyone who has been convicted of serious criminal acts and as long as they are productive citizens and are not abusing the immigration policy or the funding Canada puts aside for immigrants, (housing, food, jobs etc).
@93QY49J3yrs3Y
Yes, we should accept the 10,000 refugees but we should make sure to do a background check and most likely allow families.
@93QS5HZ3yrs3Y
no we should help their country be better rather than brining them here.
@93QGJ9X3yrs3Y
I believe we should keep them in their home countries. Set up safe communities for them with free education, health care, etc. Clean water and plenty of food. Teach them how to fight and leave them to fight the terrorists themselves. Help them push back Isis and reclaim their land
@93NRKCFLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes. But only after an extensive background check. No one else other than that one person that was confirmed.
@93KRLRB3yrs3Y
Refugees from Syria should come into canada the same way immigrants come into canada
@93HQPK63yrs3Y
Depending on the economic and social circumstance in a given year, we can decide if we can afford to take in refugees. Extensive background checks must be done on anyone entering the country to ensure that they have no terrorist connections.
@93CNC6CConservative3yrs3Y
We should only accept a certain about of immigrants, because now the cities and the country in general is going to be filled with immigrants.
@93BG3X23yrs3Y
Yes, if they are willing to integrate into our culture and values, etc.
Only if they pass a background check and sign an oath to Canada
@93B6FPP3yrs3Y
Yes, only the 10,000 stated (only families no single Muslim males)
@939RLGL3yrs3Y
Until we can take care of our own citizens, I'd rather we halt immigration entirely.
@939QKGH3yrs3Y
If the infrastructure is planned prior to arrival, if we can continue to support the refugees
@939N3JM3yrs3Y
We have to stop for now since we have a lot already and we need to help ourselves first.
@939MRM73yrs3Y
If they are checked up sure they can come
@939MBL63yrs3Y
Maybe depending on population growtb
@9394FLF3yrs3Y
We should be helping our own people first before helping other people from other countries.
@9393LCW3yrs3Y
Yes, but heavy amount of background check should be involved. Not just Syrian refugees but with everyone.
@938YBV73yrs3Y
Yes, but to other provinces other than Ontario as the market it crazy here
@938RLQP3yrs3Y
Yes but not more then we can handle
@GinGy3yrs3Y
no, we need to stop focusing on the votes for short term power, adress the internal problems and then start debating on immigration
@936YP663yrs3Y
Not only from Syria from other country too
@936XVN6Conservative3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they follow our needs for our country
they should accept other refugees to from other country too.
@933NP893yrs3Y
Yes, but only after extensive background checks. Be productive member of society and not use social assistance program for a long period of time
@933G8DZ3yrs3Y
yes but light background check if travelling alone
@92ZS4893yrs3Y
Yes if they follow the same process of every other refugee.
@92ZNFL73yrs3Y
Accepting immigrants as long as our economical structure can support it
@92Z3Y823yrs3Y
How about we take care of Canadas homeless , and poor like people on odsp before adding more refugees
@92YW47R3yrs3Y
@92YRTYTConservative3yrs3Y
They should be allow as long as they are doing things( enjoyment or schooling)
@92YKHH63yrs3Y
Yes, just as long as Muslims keep their faith to themselves
@92XKMQM3yrs3Y
Background check before they come and then when it is safe to go back then they should go back.
@92WM9XQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but we should prioritize our veterans first.
@92VHL4P3yrs3Y
Yes but with better programs and support systems that don’t take away from Canadians
@92SSPLH3yrs3Y
Accepting refuge is OK if they place they come has opportunity. They are 2.5 times as likely to live in poverty and the mass immigration we are seeing now is driving down PPP for everyone.
@92SBLVXConservative3yrs3Y
Canada must join the world in doing away with the rulers in Syria that cause the conditions that force refugees to flee. We can not solve all the worlds problems by having the entire population of such countries move here.
@92QZGM43yrs3Y
Yes, but send them back once there it is safe to do so
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