Refugee family's first days in Canada

Amid the culture shock of new places and new faces, a Syrian refugee family meets the Toronto students who helped them find a new home.
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[@kerryg100]

Syria we have not forgotten you.... Greetings from IRELAND thank you Canada you are a great example we will always remember Alyun. ....and all the refugees. ...

[@CindyOHaraPalladino]

I cryed so hard at the end to see how innocent and precious the little boy was ,walking away hand in hand with his new friends 🙏🏻❣

[@melissa-annefrigon7973]

I love how kids don't judge other kids by the color of their skin or the way they pray...adults should take example on these kids in the video.

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Me too.

[@wwzz3971]

My brother has been detained for six years in Syrian prisons for no reason. I live in one of the Arab countries and I am afraid to return to Syria for fear of my life.

[@ann-mariejohnson9928]

I cried too

[@gshsingt8856]

@@wwzz3971 my condolences. that's terrible. i wish freedom for your brother

[@iams2109]

I'm from Venezuela and Canada is my new home. Canadians are so kind, everything here is wonderful. I'm happy to share with Canadians and people from other countries. And is true, what makes stronger this country is the diversity. Je t'aime Canada!

[@piyushkumardas2015]

May all nations help each other this way. God bless Canada.

[@ahmeddarwish6331]

I have been in Canada for 2 years and every day my love for this country gets bigger. I am so thankful to live in such an amazing country.

[@ahmeddarwish6331]

Thank you very much for your kindness. I love Canada because of its great people. Haters and racist people are everywhere I really feel sorry for them. I wish for this country all the best. And I am doing my best to make this Nation better by working, volunteering, and trying to spread love and kindness as a gratitude for Canada. Peace

[@ahmeddarwish6331]

First I am not Syrian you are just assuming and people like you do that all the time. Second, This planet is for everybody this is how god created it. Third, I came here as an immigrant because I am educated and have a high degree and Canada needs people like me. So I am Canadian by choice and I am proud of that. Maybe if you spend less time spreading your ignorance and showing people how pathetic and narrow-minded you are and spend more time on developing this country and paying more taxes then Canada will not need to bring more immigrants. I am proud of what Canada did to Syrian people not because I am Syrian but because I stand with anyone in need and respect any act of kindness. I hope you educate your self more and have the courage to accept other people. Peace ;)

[@buttnugget2900]

+Ahmed Darwish You're the true Canadian here.

[@ahmeddarwish6331]

Thank you Sir

[@TheLegoNinjagoReviewer]

Arab go back to syria.

[@nicolawinstanley1059]

I can't believe some of the comments on this thread. These are children, a family. This is love. That you had the good fortune to be born in Canada and can't see that makes me feel sick to my stomach. How can you be so angry, jealous, mean and selfish when you already have so much?

[@DivineAndDevoted]

EXACTLY

[@BadmashFactory]

You have to look at the whole picture and not by emotions. Country does not run on emotions but rationality and facts and yes better economy! First help yourself than help others! I bet the refugees have more better job, house and car than you!

[@owo6074]

+Jeremy Did you look like a failure to your parents as a child? Haven't failures been known to express their disgusting opinions over the internet at age 30 working minimum wage?

[@ninjaweretiger4273]

I agree it is pathetic. I randomly found this video. Most Muslims I have been around hate Isis. Stereotyping isn't nice. I am from Alberta.

[@sparx180]

Nicola Winstanley People just love to hate don't they?

[@skywatcher651]

Beautiful, warm and kind community. The world must strive more to achieve peace, human rights and progress. Diversity can be a strength. God bless our world

[@shehryarkhan9842]

there are so many good folks too in the world....thanks all Canadians and other nations who supported Syrians and extended help...we all are humans ..sons and daughters of Adam and Eve..May Allah Almighty protect ur families and blessed you all with the best

[@tendies]

Welcome, unlike the lower educated people. We the Real Canadians are happy to have you here!!!

[@tendies]

gino manshit Considering the way you speak, how do I know that you are not a roach.

[@ginomanshit2365]

Unknown go do us a favor and walk around toronto or montreal at night until you get culturally enriched by these vermin

[@tendies]

gino manshit I do so everyday, I have the night shift.

[@ginomanshit2365]

better invest in a stab proof vest and some hand to hand training it will come in handy

[@tendies]

gino manshit I have been doing it for a while, I am pretty sure that I am fine.

[@vintagemoss9578]

It's nice to see how well they are received. This situation is not their fault. Wishing all the best. Welcome!

[@wwzz3971]

My brother has been detained for six years in Syrian prisons for no reason. I live in one of the Arab countries and I am afraid to return to Syria for fear of my life.

[@anandhindu2804]

thank you Canada & its people for helping other humans........ may the Maple leaf flourish for ever.........

[@dawnjones3832]

well put

[@DivineAndDevoted]

This is so beautiful. I cried...

[@ahmadwali7981]

Canadians are so kind they are real human beings love u Canada ❤🙏

[@argeboy]

The world needs more Canada ❤️

[@Lizaa_19]

Negativity destroying this world..positivity, kindness and compassion would help to rebuild this world.

[@juliusmaehlich3138]

Nungaye Liza. Yes. Start by telling this to the Islamic countries.

[@kevindeleon5681]

I wish people here in the US were this nice lol

[@jansistona5600]

+Kevin de Leon haha northern neighbors are far more nicer mate

[@jia2001]

+Kevin de Leon America should take ALL the refugees that comes to Europe because you Americans created all the conflict in the middle east and Europe is wiping your asses.

[@ginomanshit2365]

+Kevin de Leon the road to hell is paved with good intentions

[@arminnowrouzi2101]

So do I!

[@da7me22]

I wish people in Saudi Arabia were this nice

[@worldvideos5763]

The kid who did welcome to the family that moment was heart melting

[@anasnabulsi1]

It is Canada man. It will be the greatest country ever. I am proud that my son will grow up there and learn the Canadian value 🇨🇦😌

[@Juju-ow9ko]

Opened by eyes on how amazingly friendly Canada is. So glad they don't have to face the prejudice and discrimination of America.

[@melissa-annefrigon7973]

There's still racism in our country, Canada, but i think it's not as bad as in the USA.

[@andrea2549]

Maximum Borkdrive -- Where are you getting this information from?? And why are you referring to an ENTIRE POPULATION of people as rapists? You realize that we can say the same thing about whites too, right?

[@ashokbiradara143]

Hi I'm a degree drop out any jobs related mobile phone jobs

[@erilad0817]

They are Syrian orthodox Christians . happy for that.

[@zo5679]

@Adam Kuisian cant take fact that some Arabs are Christian too??

[@farishope6540]

@@zo5679 Well, Arabs land is the birthplace of Christianity, it is funny when the Europeans claim a more genuine version of it.

[@agirlcallednan7195]

What a beautiful story. Melts my heart :)

[@wwzz3971]

My brother has been detained for six years in Syrian prisons for no reason. I live in one of the Arab countries and I am afraid to return to Syria for fear of my life.

[@reanbarazi6615]

It's very nice people in Canada welcoming refugees in open heart

[@cloud0746]

Syrians are such nice people ❤

[@fpark101]

Thank you Canada

[@lansunrise]

God Bless Canada, and those little kids with big hearts!

[@sparx180]

Happy to have you in Canada.

[@mimi_elk.7614]

I know that is very hard for them but to get 2 nd chance in Canada 🇨🇦 is also a blessing . The best of luck to them...

[@jlzivi5277]

This made me cry. I hope we can save everyone in Syria.

[@ahmadalalwani5176]

You have all my respect mr.Jayel

[@jesuscristo7890]

jayel valdez is a dumbass

[@bellatrix3811]

Jayel Valdez im a refugee could any one in canada sponser me and take me and my child out of war 😪

[@vkchaitanya2003]

I feel so sad for these Syrians. I just Imagined myself in their shoes, imagined my parents in their shoes , it just makes me sad.

[@billalex8549]

Thanks Canada and good people,🌎😉 Im Afghan

[@rainbowofboxes8021]

As a Canadian I feel grateful to be in a country that is able to help others in need. The family in this video appear to be trying to fit in and integrate into our culture (which is very different from theirs). It warms my heart to see them receiving gratitude and love from my fellow Canadians. But I have to ask the Canadian government: where did we get *2 BILLION dollars* to give to 40,000 families for ONLY 1 year (each refugee family was given $3600/mth for the first year in Canada)?!?!?!?!?

[@juliusmaehlich3138]

Rainbow of Boxes. If you work and pay taxes then you have the answer.

[@Caleb.Brockie]

I’m an American watching this. And THIS is what makes Canada a great country. I loved seeing the people at Tim Hortons giving their cups to the family (how Canadian btw), and seeing the overwhelming support for all is incredible. If only we down south could achieve this on a larger scale. Way to go Canada

[@ccc54leyton]

these are syrian christians. their moral values are very similar to ours. welcome to canada.

[@bdrussia2751]

When i see any canadian just one think remind my own mind..... I salute you guys you are the great and best holly over the world.😍😍

[@hamzajaved59]

They all are beautiful. MashaaAllah.

[@patriciakedeni]

Canadians are hands down, the most decent people in the world.

[@accountvz8636]

Aww what an amazing story, very sweet family, wishing them the best of luck.👍🏼😀

[@cjpv1972]

Welcome to a great country with many opportunities .😀🇨🇦

[@wowso4]

God bless the people of Syria welcome 🙏

[@melissa-annefrigon7973]

I can't believe that some people think that they should go back to their own country. They are here to live a beautiful life and we, real canadians, are happy to have them in our country.

[@merctr2]

This school and all these children that are in it in my books are heroes showing this family there are no boundaries welcomed with open arms that's what Canada is all about language race it doesn't matter who you are, we all stand as one we are Canadian's that's who we are, The best country in the world welcome to Canada and a new beginning, my thoughts on this maybe as adults we should learn from watching our children, to our children there is no hate that's what's going to change the world and then the world will be as one, song by the late John Lennon

[@aidenville1925]

amazing..congratulations Canada...sending lots of love!

[@ilyasabdullahishuaybdr2485]

proud to be Canadian, amazing people

[@RishabhSharma-ey2zk]

This made me so happy and warm. Like the feeling you get after finishing a hot cup of cocoa on a cold winter day.

[@kgm4556]

They gave the little fella a Leafs jersey. They starting him down a path of disappointment 😂

[@jesuscristo7890]

theses people look like good people unlike other refugees

[@sonualam1440]

Thanks for Canada

[@kastrobudiman]

Peoples of Canada are one of the best human beings in the world

[@Dymitri-Babushka.]

God bless canada

[@SuperFrosBite]

They're Syrian Armenian Christians

[@SuperFrosBite]

+peaceout IMIA It says....

[@wolves600]

+peaceout IMIA Also one of them was wearing a cross

[@zo5679]

@@SuperFrosBite thats good too the fact that most people think that arabs/middle eastern are muslim. Thats just wrong

[@primitive-mind]

OMG.! Canadians welcomes them with more love than my own family may have for me. I had seen this much of love in movies only. Tears falling out during this entire video😭. These people astonished me.!

[@KeatrithAmakiir]

Welcome to Canada!!

[@KeatrithAmakiir]

***** You are welcome to leave first, though with an attitude like that no first world nation would want you.

[@KeatrithAmakiir]

***** The only filth I see here is your blind hatred. Apparently for thinking bigotry has no place here I'm now a traitor....Goodbye, please don't vote.

[@havingyarr]

+Keatrith Amakiir How do you feel about the Cologne Sexual Assaults?

[@KeatrithAmakiir]

How do you feel about the KKK? Or about the abject abuse and outright torture of muslim prisoners of war by the USA and their allies, many of which were wrongly imprisoned in the first place?

[@KeatrithAmakiir]

havingyarr You don't feel bad, you clearly seem to think they deserve the atrocities that are happening to them and we have no obligation to help. The idea that they are somehow getting away with a wild amount of crimes is an insane fantasy put forth by those such as yourself who appear terrified of someone from a different culture; grow a conscience!

[@sharanr.5973]

this made me tear up..so beautiful. i'm so proud to be canadian

[@MalangeIrene]

Canada is a life saving Country ❤❤ Canada 🇨🇦

[@popcornkimchi9010]

Canada is not a cold country after all it is the warmest country that humans can live in.

[@muzammilriyaz]

I saw latest videos, feels good children are easy to integrate and I hope soon they will be happy

[@jala8542]

I wish everyone in the world became so nice welcoming

[@shafiqulalamshafiqulalam68]

Thanks cbc news for make this video

[@MsVeggieEater]

Wow, that's awesome. Welcome!

[@Flyingtankers]

+Arminius shutup

[@MsVeggieEater]

***** Nothing wrong with teaching kids compassion and understanding of different people and cultures. Wish we had done something like this in school.

[@MsVeggieEater]

***** The amount of people coming during this initiative is a drop in the bucket compared both to our population and the amount that Europe has taken in. But that drop means all the world to these people. :-)

[@MsVeggieEater]

***** You shouldn't paint the whole of one religion, millions upon millions of people, with the same brush. You are right that the cultures of some middle eastern countries are what we would call "backwards" in some respects. Liberal use of the death penalty comes to mind as an example. Lack of respect for women is another. But to say ALL Muslims are violent and crazy is just as insane. I realize there is corruption in the world and I realize that the photo ops our PM has with refugees are calculated, as is the way with all politicians. However, bringing in some refugees/immigrants from around this world isn't a negative thing, as our population cannot grow or even sustain without them. Unless you are First Nations, your family were once immigrants too. xD As for Marxism... "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs." That seems a noble goal.

[@MsVeggieEater]

***** Howdy! I think we should probably agree to disagree here, since its clear we have completely opposite views. I will say that your view on the sovereign rights of indigenous peoples exemplifies our differences in opinion. I don't believe that the Americas and Australia were terra nullius, what with having people in them. xD But considering you called them "cavemen" I don't think I can convince you otherwise. Being a vegetarian, I've learnt long ago that you can't convince people to see your view when they are dead set against them. :-) Have a good day. :-)

[@treasureseeker8489]

Glad You ALL went to Canada and not the USA!!!

[@ginam.2091]

This story's just shrinks my heart! This families deserve the right to live a happy life! Like we all do. The smiles on their face after everything they have been through makes me feel so thankful with God for everything l have! All my love to this families and respect to all the Canadian people that open their hearts to help them! Hopefully alot more families can get help.

[@sparkynutters690]

I hope this family has since found happiness and prosperity, so glad for them!

[@letiggo1448]

If only every other Country were this welcoming...

[@samuellichtspiel9637]

Including Syria itself ??? 🤔🤔🤔

[@PaktiawalZazai]

God bless the wonderful and amazing people of Canada.

[@picturesque1708]

God bless Canada

[@ibitlikecheeseemrcheesee4256]

this makes my heart warms so happy for them

[@mysterytaurus]

IM A SYRIAN ARMENIAN FROM ALEPPO IN TORONTO TOO OMGGGG 💁‍♂️💁‍♂️🧿🧿

[@Thunder_004]

Omg What a nice people I love Canada

[@selvana1306]

I really love this video

[@angryreader8857]

Brought a smile to my face.

[@karenmikayelyan5066]

This is so wonderful, I guys

[@kaikhan9747]

Wow canadians are very friendly

[@Lellobeetle]

God bless our brothers to the North 🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@wwzz3971]

My brother has been detained for six years in Syrian prisons for no reason. I live in one of the Arab countries and I am afraid to return to Syria for fear of my life.

[@mmkk3700]

Lebanon?

[@wwzz3971]

No UAE

[@wwzz3971]

@@mmkk3700 no UAE

[@wwzz3971]

@@mmkk3700 You are from Canada

[@mmkk3700]

@@wwzz3971 Nop☺ lebanon

[@dekharashid8629]

Waaaw Canada are most good example to all living life's luv u Canadian's

[@AliAli-xt6qc]

So happy for them

[@warriorprince4951]

These kids will learn the language very, very quickly.

[@rogersaba]

its so good to help others. me and my family also want save life bcz in my country i have life threats. we are living in Thailand since 4 years but no one agree to help us because we are Christians. In Thailand so many Christians want help but no hope. all are helping only Muslims in Thailand. Only my request is this please open your eyes. I am not saying that help me because i know no one will do. Thanks

[@I_am16]

4:45 He got more action than I did at his age xD

[@robijuli236]

Not a lot of ppl get any “action” when they’re 6 lol

[@I_am16]

@@robijuli236 It is sad

[@margaritaq87]

I live in America but after see this video and see so much love for outsiders I want to live in canada.

[@mohamedhussein3306]

Thanks Canada

[@jorgiali5721]

That’s incredible I love it mate

[@angienatoyn]

Canadians are very tolerant and welcoming of newcomers. And since a lot of us ourselves are immigrants, we know the struggles they will face. But once immigrants begin to try to change things, or act entitled, that's when backlash starts to happen, and quite understandably so.

[@alialmossawy]

Welcome new Canadians 2 the best country in the world ...

[@Flyingtankers]

+Arminius too bad your a idoit..

[@willrobinson1671]

Oh man, that little backyard the kid was shoveling at the beginning would make a perfect ice rink. Flat, fenced in, get your garden hose out and flood it. Put some skates on the little guy, he'll be Canadian in no time.

[@MdIsmil-sd8pj]

Wow

[@MdIsmil-sd8pj]

I want to go to Canada

[@galactic904]

Canada's and all the provinces agenda protocols could be to subsidize DAYCARES, like Quebec is doing, to assist and support our own cultures first, and not dozens of other different and challenging other cultures. I heard a female immigrant/refugee yesterday saying how different their culture was from the Canada today. She said that she's coming from a big family and actually that is normal in her culture to have 9 to 12 kids. So you can imagine that once they come to Canada, many don't want to change their cultural habits. That's why i say to the government, my gov, to subsidize the already existing culktures here first, English, French, and Indigenous. Especially First Nations.

[@dudadeda1234]

Look where Sweden and Germany are at right now.

[@musiccompilations6176]

Whats happening in Sweden and Germany isn't some conspiracy theory. why don't you go to either of the countries for a vacation and see for your self.

[@John-tb5se]

Poor kid got a maple leafs sweater

[@alicechanlovesyou]

💀💀💀

[@bomitalia3588]

It's very beautiful to see that the world is trying to help but what about the countries who were overwhelmed in Europe Italy France Germany England we have hundreds of thousands of people we have no space for them where is Canada now

[@babatv9109]

How many times do I repay the refugees in Canada?

[@xUnleadedx]

That little boy is going to learn how women work real fast lol Those little girls ushered him away. Probably going to dress him up in a tootoo lol

[@Ben-11]

I am so proud to be canadian!

[@jermaineximines9464]

Beautiful Canada

[@lovsamira34]

Some people don't get enough help, they don't know how to ask about how to learn English and how to get around..you have to try and give yourself some push because if you lay around feeling sorry you will struggle and you won't learn.... Like the other Syrian family guy who just threw the cell phone on the floor, those people who are helping him are volunteers that also have family and things to do besides baby sitting him...I thought he was going to sit down and cry cause he didn't know how to speak english....

[@mohamedhussein3306]

Wonderfully to canada gorverment to refugee of syria

[@islayeveryday1538]

We have refugees kids at my school they arrived like 2week ago

[@MrJOKAWBAIZ]

peaceout RIP to your soul

[@mikebrabant4170]

Nice clean new clothes coming out of a war zone? Better than my coat mine is 6yrs. old.

[@kimtaxxxx]

BLOODY WELL STAY HOME