A woman who fled Syria three years ago says ongoing immigration delays mean her life is at risk every day as she desperately waits to come to Canada.
Nour and her friend, Fouad, escaped from Syria to Lebanon in 2019 with hopes of coming to Canada. Fouad had serious heart problems and was waiting to come to Canada for treatment.
Nour remembers the night when Fouad sent a WhatsApp message saying he hoped his refugee application would be expedited.
“A day after that text, he died,” Nour said.
“Fouad used to say he’ll go to Canada and bring me there. Now, I’m just afraid
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