Quebec mayors appeased by provincial plan to resettle refugees

Mayorsand otherrepresentatives from Quebec municipalitiesexpected to receive up to 5,700 Syrian refugees say they are reassured with the province's resettlement plan.

Representatives from 13 Quebec municipalitiesgathered inLongueuilonSundayevening to discuss logistics, money and dates.

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Laval mayor and former police officerMarc Demers saidpublic security was not among their concerns.

The meeting focused on specific questionsaround resources, including when municipalities will begin to receive refugees, how many they will receiveand what kind of financial contribution the province will provide, Demerssaid.

Municipal Affairs Minister Pierre Moreau says Quebec has committed $29 million to support the integration of Syrian refugees.

Details of the federal government'splanto welcome 25,000 refugees nationwide isset to be announced on Tuesday. If itinvolves any changes to Quebec's plan, Moreau said hewill expect Ottawato provide additional funds to municipalities.

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Quebec has disclosed a few details about its refugee plan:

• 13 municipalities will take in the refugees.
• Some Montreal school boards have been asked to make room for up to 2,400 Syrian children from the ageof four to17.
• The military is planning on providing interim lodging for refugees,mostly at bases in Quebec and in Ontario.