I know that it is hard for refugees with limited official language skills to find employment opportunities. In my riding of Scarborough Centre, several businesses, such as the Adonis supermarket and the landscaping company 3-D Exteriors, have provided Syrian refugees with employment opportunities despite their language issues.
However, large numbers of Syrian refugees are still struggling to find sustainable employment because of their lack of official language skills. In my meetings with many refugees who have moved into my riding, all of them have expressed their eagerness to begin working, to help contribute to Canadian society, and to build a better life for their families. At the ministry level, is the department doing something to help the Syrian refugees transition into the employment market?