EDMONTON—The Maree family has come a long way in the last year. ( Codie McLachlan / StarMetro Edmonton )The family lived for five years in an Erbil refugee camp, often under treacherous conditions. Article Continued BelowThe Maree family first received a letter notifying them of their debt a few months after their arrival. But those who arrived after the initial refugee wave, like the Maree family, are subject to transportation fees despite fleeing similar circumstances. Families are notified of the transportation fees they’re subject to before arrival, but it still came as a shock to the Maree family.

Source: thestar January 11, 2019 01:59 UTC