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FAAE Committee Report

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SUPPLEMENTARY OPINION – NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY

The New Democratic Party wholeheartedly agrees with the present report.

However, we feel the need to add the following further recommendations to those already agreed upon:

  1. The Government of Canada should significantly increase its commitment to Syrian refugee resettlement beyond the current pledge of up to 1,300, accelerate processing of Syrian refugees coming to Canada, and expedite family reunification for Syrian refugees who have relatives in Canada.>
  2. The Government of Canada should ensure that its humanitarian assistance for the conflict in Syria reaches the most vulnerable people. Canada should show leadership in targeting its assistance to help those most at risk from the devastating physical, social, and economic impacts of the Syrian conflict.>
  3. The Government of Canada should match financial donations made by individual Canadian citizens to support the work of registered Canadian charities in response to the conflict in Syria.>