Much anticipation built up at Toronto's Pearson International Airport Thursday night as the first large group of Syrian refugees coming to Canada by government aircraft was expected to arrive.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a point of being at the terminal to greet them.
"How you will receive these people tonight will be something they will remember for the rest of their lives, but also I know something that you will remember for the rest of your lives,'' Trudeau told the crowd gathered to welcome the newcomers.
"Tonight matters, not just for Canada but for the world."
Buuuuut the flight's arrival was delayed. By more than three hours.
Slight bummer.
But hey, Trudeau likely killed time like the rest of us do at the airport.
With files from The Canadian Press
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a point of being at the terminal to greet them.
"How you will receive these people tonight will be something they will remember for the rest of their lives, but also I know something that you will remember for the rest of your lives,'' Trudeau told the crowd gathered to welcome the newcomers.
"Tonight matters, not just for Canada but for the world."
Buuuuut the flight's arrival was delayed. By more than three hours.
Slight bummer.
But hey, Trudeau likely killed time like the rest of us do at the airport.
With files from The Canadian Press
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