Syrian refugees face a tough job front in Montreal

Over the last 2½ years, 9,867 Syrian refugees have arrived in Quebec, including 6,149 in Montreal.
They have settled into their own homes and finished their paperwork as permanent residents. The kids are enrolled in school, and many of the adults have completed their government-mandated French classes.
But how many have found jobs?
It’s a difficult question to answer. Quebec is enjoying a robust job market. In June, 5.6 per cent of Quebecers were unemployed, the lowest level re