A Partnership Approach to Syrian Refugee Resettlement in Toronto

The focus groups were audio-recorded, and of all of the participants, the GAR men were the most concerned about the audio recordings. [...] The translated transcripts were reviewed by different members of the research team to ensure accurate treatment and preservation of the original content of the focus groups. [...] Participant Profile Most of the 123 participants (65%) in the focus groups were under the age of 45, and more than half of all participants (52%) were between 31 and 45 years of age. [...] Healthcare Most of the participants expressed dissatisfaction with the Canadian healthcare system in terms of the level of care provided and the wait times they experienced. [...] On the whole, the experiences of PSRs in relation to the sponsors can be best summarized in the words of one of the participants: “There is an element of luck when it comes to sponsors” (Focus Group 10).