2015 saw an unprecedented exodus of Syrians, not just out of their home country, but out of the countries nearby where an estimated four million refugees have sought refuge from Syria's civil war.
Immigration Minister John McCallum reaffirms support for refugee resettlement - but Ottawa's plans to double number of Syrians are still a fraction of the 4.4 million who have fled civil war.
Chartered plane from Beirut, carrying about 214 refugees, was the fourth flight organized by the government as part of its plan to bring 10,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by the end of the year.
Previous Conservative government had cut off access to prescription drugs, dental care, vision and additional services such as mental-health providers for certain refugee claimants or refugees.