Surrey Leader » Refugee loans will continue: Minister:
“Before they can leave, Canadian-bound GARs [Government Assisted Refugees] must sign a loan for up to $15,000 to pay for travel and a medical exam before they arrive. Studies show repaying the transportation loans puts a significant burden on refugee families when they arrive in Canada. A recent study also showed many or most in Surrey are under-feeding their families in order to pay back the loans. Many mistakenly believe if the loans are not paid back quickly, they’ll be sent back to a refugee camp.”
And meanwhile, Jason Kenney claims that jailing refugees is the best way to protect them from human smugglers who would steal all their money.
