Momentum is building for Canadian cities, including Sarnia, to take a lead role in organizing the sponsorship and settlement of Syrian refugees. Mayors in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton are talking about joining forces with Lifeline Syria, a grassroots initiative for churches, organizations and individuals willing to privately sponsor a refugee. Mayor Mike Bradley is asking the Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership to take the lead role. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Mike-Immigrants-1.mp3"][/audio] Given the urgency of the humanitarian crisis, Mayor Bradley would like to see a public information meeting held as soon as possible. 4.5-million people have been displaced by conflict and genocide in the Middle East.
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