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A decade since Canada opened its doors, Syrians reflect on home away from home

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Syrian refugees celebrated the end of Syria 's civil war in Mississauga , Canada , on Sunday .

Many of them had fled Syria 's regime for Canada just a decade ago .

Canada has resettled more than 100,000 Syrians in recent years , mostly through private sponsorship.

Syrian refugees say they will return to Canada to help rebuild their home country.

Some are concerned about the safety of LGBTQ refugees in Syria , especially gay refugees.

Others are excited about the prospect of returning to Syria to see distant relatives.

"At the end of the day , Syria is our country. And why are we refugees in the first place?" one woman said.