Trudeau, 43, is progressing with his pledge to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of February, according to Tribune wire reports.

"We define a Canadian not by a skin color or a language or a religion or a background, but by a shared set of values, aspirations, hopes and dreams, that not just Canadians, but people around the world share," Trudeau said.(Photo: REUTERS/Mark Blinch/via Gospel Herald)

Canadian government officials had asked the general public not to come to the airport, but that did not stop some well-wishers, reported VOA News. A handful of people gathered at the international arrivals gate at Pearson airport bearing signs and gifts.

Trudeau said, "This is a wonderful night. We get to show the world how to open our hearts and welcome in people who are fleeing extraordinarily difficult situations."

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