My parents and I came to Canada in 1966.  My father had a trade and found a job at Dofasco.  My parents learned English on their own and there was no government assistance.  My parents were happy to buy butter once a week as a treat for the family until they got established.  No free money from the governments, no welfare, no handouts.  These so called sponges (refugees) should learn from the old days.  All our families were immigrants at on time.  Most received no help.