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Quebec remains committed to accepting refugees from Syria in the near future, but Immigration Minister Kathleen Weil says security won’t be compromised in doing so.

Weil acknowledged that some Quebecers may have fears and trepidation, particularly after Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris left 129 dead.

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She told a news conference Monday it’s also important to remember those who will benefit — families and children looking for peace and security after fleeing violence in war-torn Syria.

Weil said those who signed anti-refugee petitions and unfurled an anti-refugee banner last week in the provincial capital are sending a message to “take the time to do things properly.”

“I think it’s obvious — there’s a heightened sensitivity to these issues — so it’s important to tell people … all measures are taken that the people have been properly verified,” she said.

Weil said she’s assured by the federal government’s claim that proper checks will be done before their arrival in Canada.