Governor general to welcome Syrian refugees
Posted December 1, 2015 7:00 am.
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Gov. Gen. David Johnston is hosting a forum on Tuesday morning to welcome Syrian refugees to Canada.
Johnston is scheduled to deliver the opening speech at 9:15 a.m.
There will be various panels following the speech including one on mobilizing the public sector at 10:30 a.m., one on mobilizing communities at 11:30 a.m. and a panel on the private sector at 12:25 p.m.
Details about the volunteerism efforts to prepare for the arrival of the Syrian refugees will also be discussed.
Watch the forum live on CityNews.ca and 680NEWS.com.