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Using data and research to make our point:
To ensure what we have to say has an impact, we often need to turn to data and research to:
- Contrast the long-term benefits of welcoming refugees with the short-term costs:
- Story 1: ‘Once they conquer the language barrier, Syrian refugees make critical contributions. … We’re providing them with resources, but in a very short turnover, people make tremendous contributions to our community.’ Jennifer Watt, CEO, Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
- Story 2: Refugees contribute more than most Canadians after 25 years living here
- Refugees and other newcomers drive small business growth, despite unique challenges:
- We must also talk about the future contributions of the children of former refugees:
- There are many positive economic returns on investment by hiring refugees: