Testimony: “Giving birth has become a business” for Syrian refugees in Canada
A Syrian refugee with the pseudonym Akram has recently told CIJnews his immigration personal story since resettling in Turkey until finding a new home in the Greater Toronto Area.
During his stay in Turkey, Akram used to live in a rented house, made a living and enjoyed the the Turkish health insurance, which based on his own experience “is much better than the Canadian.”
He applied for immigration to an European country and while on the waiting list he was asked whether he would be willing to change his immigration destination to Canada. After consulting friends he gave his consent.
Akram and all his family were interviewed together for about two hours by Canadian security officials with the help of a translator. They were asked about their military service, affiliation with armed groups and their cellphones were searched for photos of armed militiamen.
According to Akram, the Syrian refugees in Canada are “very pleased” (???? ?? ???????) from their financial situation. His neighbours who have 7 or more kids receive around $4,000 monthly in child support in addition to the $2,000 monthly allowance from the Canadian government. Some have purchased cars worth of $10,000 and even $20,000.
Most of his friends declined job offers introduced to them by a volunteer and they prefer to stay at home unemployed. “Never in my life I stayed at home and someone gave me money. I came to Canada and the government is giving me money. It is fantastic (???? ?????)”, Akram said.
Many seriously contemplate to have more children in order to receive an extended child support as a main source for income. Some of their wives are already pregnant. “Giving birth has become a business (?????)”,he explained.
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