The commission says it also welcomes additional promises from the premiers to ensure support is provided to refugees after they arrive in their respective jurisdictions.
“UNHCR is sincerely grateful to all Canadians across the country who are mobilizing and working with their respective municipal and provincial authorities as well as the federal government to lay groundwork for the resettlement of Syrian refugees and to raise funding in support of emergency operations,” the statement said.
The commission says it will continue to advocate for the resettlement of Syrians around the world and to appeal for financial support.