Only a few dozen out of Gaza have made it to Canada. Some say they're struggling just to get by

Like many who have fled the war-torn region of Gaza, Nisreen El-Khalidy arrived in Canada with no belongings and no money. She says she's struggling to get by because it's taken months to access any of the resources promised by the federal government to Palestinian newcomers: work permits, study permits and health coverage.

Only a few dozen out of Gaza have made it to Canada. Some say they're struggling just to get by
23-year-old Nisreen El-Khalidy came to Canada in November. She says it's taken months to get a work permit and still has no health coverage.

Like many who have fled the war-torn region of Gaza, Nisreen El-Khalidy arrived in Canada with no belongings and no money. She says she's struggling to get by because it's taken months to access any of the resources promised by the federal government to Palestinian newcomers: work permits, study permits and health coverage.