There is no use denying the fact that the current situation in the world could be described as very complicated and tensed. The modern society devotes a great deal of attention towards the issue of terrorism, trying to find a good solution to this nagging problem and promote peace all over the world. However, this process is very complicated and the war in Syria could be taken as the best evidence of the complexity of the situation. The evolution of ISIS resulted in the war on the territory of the state and devastation of many regions. Millions of people had to leave their homes and look for the new shelter trying to avoid the horrors of war. That is why, the issue of refugees becomes more and more important nowadays. Many European countries suffer from the influx of people from the Eastern region. However, people from Syria also move to some other states and Canada is one of them.
Analyzing the issue of Syrian refugees in Canada, it is vital to take into account the background of the given problem and its evolution. Thus, nowadays, Europe faces the greatest wave of immigration in its modern history (“How to Help Syrian Refugees in your community” para. 6). Thousands of people move to the countries of the EU in order to find shelter and enjoy benefits. The great influx introduced a great number of various conflicts based on cultural, ethical and religious grounds. Many European countries turn out to be not ready to face this problem and provide the needed conditions for these people. Under these conditions, the role of prosperous countries which could help to solve this problem becomes especially significant. The government of Canada proclaimed that the country could also provide shelter to refugees and the process started.
Thus, the fact is that refugees are not able to reach Canada because it is separated from the Europe, Africa of Asia by the ocean and it is difficult for them to cross it. That is why, the government of the state organizes special flights to help people move from Asia and Africa to Canada and find shelter there. Besides, since the 1st December about 900 refugees went through the registration procedure in the airports of Toronto and Montreal on a day-to-day basis (“Canadian immigration responses to the Syrian crisis – backgrounder” para. 4). People who arrive in Canada will be provided with all necessary things and conditions needed for their living will be created. Thus, it is obvious that it is a complicated process which demands some planning and organization.
Besides, placing people in Canada, mainly in Toronto or Montreal, the government faces several important problems which should be solved. First of all, it is the language bar. The majority of refugees do not know English or French, which makes the process of their accommodation more complicated and long-termed (“How to Help Syrian Refugees in your community” para. 9). Moreover, it results in the decrease of the level of mutual understanding between refugees and local people in Canada and the introduction of certain limits. With this in mind, it becomes obvious that the integration of these people into the Canadian society is impossible without the development of their language skills, for them to be able to communicate with people and understand main ideas.
Therefore, it should be said that the language question is closely connected with the culture of refugees and introduces another problem. Besides, Syrian people in Toronto do not know even the basic aspects of the Canadian or at least Western culture, preferring to act in accordance with their traditions and behavioral patterns. One realizes the fact that it does not lead to the integration of refugees in the society and might result in the creation of certain enclaves where the representatives of a certain culture will reside. The given problem might also lead to the appearance of confrontation between the representatives of various cultures, and, that is why, the efficient solution should be found.
Moreover, the above-mentioned facts introduce another problem. It is impossible to guarantee Syrian refugees any job because of the lack of basic language skills and knowledge of the Canadian culture. Thus, refugees residing in Toronto will enjoy benefits without any chance to obtain any job (“How Peel residents can help Syrian refugees” para. 7). They will not be able to perform at least some simplest sorts of activity because the training is also impossible under these conditions. That is why, their maintenance will cost a great sum to the city and state budget and this fact could also result in the increase of the level of tension.
Finally, the problem of housing is also very important under modern conditions. The government of Canada proclaimed that the state is ready to shelter about 25000 refugees (Levitz para. 5). It means that special conditions should be created and the place to live prepared. European countries create special camps for people to be able to wait till the end of various registration procedures. However, in Canada the situation is different. The country prepares itself for the refugees arrival and creates some special housing. Thus, people who arrive in Toronto could are placed in hotels at the first days o their arrival and then they are suggested some special social housing to live. it helps to solve the problem and not create various camps or enclaves (“Statement – Syrian refugees: responding to all” para. 8).
Cogitating about the given program and the way in which refugees are treated in Canada, it is also vital to admit the financial aspect of the given issue. One realizes the fact that this project is financed by the government of the state which wants to help these people and improve the image of the country. However, there are also some private sponsorship programs the main goal of which is to help people and create good conditions for their prosperous development and existence. These programs outline the main conditions for sponsorship and determine the groups of people who belong to the given category. Moreover, they also include various companies and organizations which might help refugees to improve their living conditions and feel comfortable in the Canadian society (Citizenship and Immigration Canada 5).
With this in mind, it is possible to make a certain conclusion. Nowadays, the world suffers from the threat of terrorism. The activity of ISIS resulted in the appearance of the issue of refugees as people have to leave their houses and look for new housing. While the countries of the European Union are not able to place thousands of people. Canada also tries to help to solve this very problem. The state invites people from dangerous regions for them to feel safe and protected. Specially organized flights deliver people to Montreal and Toronto where all the needed conditions are created. There are, however, some problems connected with the issue of refugees which should be solved in order to improve the current situation.
Works Cited
Canadian immigration responses to the Syrian crisis – backgrounder. n.d. Web.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada.Private Sponsorship of refuge program. 2015. Web.
How Peel residents can help Syrian refugees. n.d. Web.
How to Help Syrian Refugees in your community. 2015. Web.
Levitz, Stephanie. “Canada’s ever-changing response to Syrian refugee crisis.” The Star. 2016. Web.