text: Refugees are a small part of the immigration totals in Canada and have been for yrs. Half are children . Half of adults are working  within the 1st yr, considering  work and school have been disrupted for up to five yrs , it is very good outcome.  All the refugees I have met  and supported in sponsorship find it frustrating to sit in language classes   when they just want to get a job and get on with their lives.  Yet without good English they will not be able to use their skills and education . It takes a short bit of time, we all win in the end economically and as good neighbours.