A Canadian military plane carrying more than 150 Syrian refugees landed in Toronto last night. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, and Toronto Mayor John Tory were all there to welcome the families to Canada.
The first flight has arrived at our Infield Terminal. Welcome to Canada! #WelcomeRefugees
Canadians across the country woke up to these heartwarming images — and started tweeting messages of welcome and love using the #WelcomeToCanada hashtag.
#WelcomeToCanada my home is now your home, my country is now your country, and this safety is now your safety
Watching the #SyrianRefugees being welcomed 2 Canada feels like Christmas morning came early! So happy for our new citizens #WelcomeToCanada
I wish you peace, love, and prosperity. #SyrianRefugees #WelcomeToCanada
BTW #WelcomeToCanada refugees !! I hope you love it here and I hope that people treat you with respect 😘
I hope you feel safe here. I hope we live up to your expectations. I hope you'll feel like home here. #WelcomeToCanada #WelcomeRefugees
You are here and you are safe. You are here and you are loved. You are here and you can stay. Never been more proud. #WelcomeToCanada
Those who came to Canada as immigrants or refugees were reminded of their arrival here.
Proud to be a new comer myself 31 yrs ago. Proud to be a Canadian #WelcomeToCanada #WelcomeRefugees
Canadians are talking about how proud they are of their country.
Could not be more proud to be Canadian. #WelcomeToCanada #WelcomeRefugees
#WelcometoCanada By giving refuge to those in need, both at home and from abroad, we show ourselves what we value and practice as Canadians
Proud of my country for so warmly welcoming Syrian refugees. Here's to many more from many more places. #WelcomeToCanada
I truly understand what is Canada,reading through all the kind words for the refugees. So proud and happy, you are safe now #WelcomeToCanada
#WelcomeToCanada Tear of Joy to see our humanity back. #refugeeswelcome
And they're proud of their leader. "Thank you @justinpjtrudeau to remind me that #politics can be good and change the #world when the right #leader are in that position. #Humanity #WelcomeToCanada"
Seeing our Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau show up at the airport to welcome these refugees made my heart burst with pride #WelcomeToCanada
People in other countries are tweeting their appreciation for what Canada is doing.
So happy and proud till I wanna be a Canadian too 💕 #WelcomeToCanada
I am not Syrian but thank you so much for your kindness! God Bless your people! #WelcomeToCanada #Canada #WelcomeRefugees #JustinTrudeau
Thank you Canada.May God bless your country and your people for your good deeds!! #WelcomeToCanada .Sending a big ❤️ from Malaysia
Some are contrasting the scene of Trudeau and the refugees with a certain other politician.
We started the week w/ news of fear & bigotry. But we ended it with this. Well done Prime Minister. #WelcomeToCanada
But mostly Canadians are proud of and moved by this first major moment of bringing 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada.
Tonight in Canada, 163 more Syrian refugees will sleep in safety. My heart is full. #RefugeesWelcome #WelcomeToCanada 🙏🏼🇨🇦🌍❤️
It feels great to check your cynicism & forget about all the BS for a min to see how wonderful humans can be to each other: #WelcomeToCanada
It's a beautiful way to start the day — and a new life — here in Canada.
#WelcomeToCanada has me crying way too early in the morning.
Same.