It appears that most applications were processed in Jordan and Lebanon.. Germany also has about three times the population of Canada and is not an ocean away. It amazes me that many of the families here have been willing to even go to small towns, even in the Far North. eg. Yellowknife.
Can you imagine a more jarring transition that from Syria to Northern Canada? I mean I get it... the choice is clear between destruction and terror to a pretty dang nice, safe, modern, (did I mention safe?) country.... but hella colder than they are used to.
Yelloknife... Just 11k+ population, and they get to have what amounts to skyscrapers. In Russia, 10k population gives you wooden houses, some utilities and "big malls" two-storey-high tops. You assume they either have much choice or are going to be fussy enough.It amazes me that many of the families here have been willing to even go to small towns