Yo, refugees, Cannuck says there are lots of jobs where he is.
This is a rural area. Fair bit of jobs around here but they were mostly vacated by kids going back to school, so they don't pay very well. Good luck getting somewhere affordable to live and eat at the same time.
that's my concern. We already have some issues with some refugees here. They expected to be living large like they see in the movies and tv and like the rumours and stories they heard. They had a belief that you get a job, you get large house and you get a mercedes. The reality is the kids end up in school with some very rich students, while they have nothing and they become the prime target for those who need street level drug dealers.
We're going to see gang activity rise and we're going to see lots of gun fights. The refugees are not going to be prepared for this portion of it and they're going to feel that the rest of Canada is blaming them. it's going to be a very very complicated issue.
The "already Canadian homeless" are going to be angry that our gov't is unwilling to help them, but will help "foreigners".
Maybe we'll learn and be better for it. Hopefully.
It might be time for me to get back into volunteering and maybe the influx of refugees might be where need is greatest. I think it's time to roll up my sleeves and see where I can be of help.