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Syrian family celebrates 1st Canada Day away from scars of war'Thank you for much,' says 11-year-old Aziz Toubeh after celebrations on Parliament HillBy David Cochrane, Lisa Laventure, CBC News Posted: Jul 01, 2016 5:13 PM ET Last Updated: Jul 01, 2016 9:57 PM EThttp://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cana...gees-1.3661635'Thank you for much': Syrian girl's first Canada DayAmong the thousands of people gathered on Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada Day, some were there for the very first time, celebrating the start of a new life in Canada.The Toubehs — mother Wejdan, daughter Aziza, 11, and sons Wessam, 17, and Ward, 22 — have been in Canada since December after fleeing Syria's civil war.Their father, a welder, did not make it to Canada. He was killed in an industrial accident while working in Lebanon as the family waited to gain refuge.
The Toubeh family arrived from Syria six months ago and Friday spent their first Canada Day on Parliament Hill. The family, posing with a Mountie, from left: Wessam, 17, Ward, 22, Aziza, 11, and mother Wejdan. (David Cochrane/CBC)But Friday was a day to celebrate as the family, decked out in red and white, joined sponsors Susan Whitley and Hoda Mankal for a day of celebration on Parliament Hill.
Aziza Toubeh's first Canada Day. The Toubeh's left Syria six months ago.
Ward Toubeh (22) is adjusting to life in Canada quite well!
The Noofoori's were on the same flight from Damascus as the Toubeh's. Reunited on the hill.
Aziza Toubeh (11) gets a boost from brother Wessam (17) to see the Canada Day parade.CBC News told PMO officials the Toubeh family would be on Parliament Hill.That led to a meeting with the Governor General and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, another first for the family.Aziza Toubeh was overcome with emotion as she tried to express what the day meant for her."Thank you for my sponsor," she said, wiping away tears. "Thank you for much."评论
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