Canada made history in 2015 when it openly accepted Syrian refugees during a mass exodus.

The economic impact of the move won't officially be known for a few years from now, but culturally, it has been a success.

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Take, for example, a video of Syrian children playing in snow for the first time.

In it, three siblings, ages 9-13, toboggan down a hill (while equipped with selfie sticks, of course).

In the comment, their host father, who is a local policeman, said, "Snow is a new experience but fun in any language looks the same."

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Morning travelers make their way through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport amid the ongoing government shutdown. Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

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