Remember the "Boat People"?  It was back in the late 70's and early 80's that refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos escaped chaos, setting out on boats in hopes of landing in a better place.

 

For over 100,000 of them, Canada was the place.  I remember a number of teenage refugees coming to Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw.  They were scared but we welcomed them and had a lot of fun teaching them about our language and culture.

 

I can also remember older people saying they'd take our jobs and they didn't belong here.  You know what?  There were no jobs back then.  Those refugees created their own by starting up their own businesses.  They seemed happy to do it and many have gone on to success.

 

I think it's similar to the situation we're facing now with Syrian refugees moving into our city, except for the fact there are jobs available.  They're going to fill some of those holes and help keep our economy strong.  

 

We might even have some fun, teaching them about our language and culture...but that's up to you.