Une alliance nationale visant à fournir une base factuelle pour l'établissement et l'intégration des nouveaux arrivants, ainsi que pour la promotion de communautés accueillantes au Canada
La revue de presse fournit des liens aux articles récents et archivés, à la fois en anglais et en français, sur l’immigration et la diversité lesquels ont été publiés dans les média locaux et nationaux. Il y a également des articles internationaux. Cette section est mise à jour hebdomadairement.
Toronto Star – As Quebecers Cover Faces for COVID-19, Some Hope for Tolerance of Religious Garb
The Legault government’s Bill 21 bars some public-sector employees in positions of authority from wearing hijabs, kippas, turbans and other religious dress at work. It also stipulates that people receiving and giving public services must do so with their faces uncovered, though there is an exception for anyone “whose face is covered for reasons of health.” This week, the premier said he “strongly” recommends that Quebecers wear protective masks, especially on public transportation, to try to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
CTV News – Canada and U.S. ‘Very Comfortable’ with Mutual Border Ban: Deputy PM
Recent media reports suggest the U.S., fearing the importing of COVID-19 cases, wants an indefinite timeline for existing restrictions at both its southern and northern borders. It’s not clear if that pertains to the ban on non-essential travel or is specifically aimed at curtailing immigration. Freeland refused Friday to discuss the details of Canada’s ongoing talks with the U.S. beyond describing them as “very, very cordial” and “very constructive.”
CBC News – Amnesty International Calls on Canada to Open Border to Refugees From the U.S.
In an open letter, Amnesty International urges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to show “much needed global leadership when it comes to providing meaningful human rights protection for migrants and refugees.” The letter notes that about 167 countries have fully or partially closed their borders, with at least 57 of those making no exceptions for people seeking refugee protection. Canada became one of those countries when the Trudeau government struck a deal with the U.S. in March to close the border to all non-essential traffic.
Affaires universitaires – Comment les étudiants étrangers font-ils face à la pandémie ?
Eunah Cha est seule dans un appartement de quatre chambres à l’Université de l’Alberta. Même si elle s’est d’abord réjouie d’avoir tout cet espace, l’effet de nouveauté s’est rapidement estompé. « Je me sens parfois un peu seule. La résidence est très calme. Je ressens ce vide. » L’étudiante de deuxième année en sciences infirmières est originaire de Corée, un des premiers pays frappés par la pandémie de COVID-19. Elle n’a pas pu rentrer chez elle et est maintenant confinée dans sa résidence.
Global News – Coronavirus: Quebec Groups Push for Residency Status for Asylum Seekers on Front Lines
Community groups and politicians are pushing the provincial and federal governments to recognize asylum seekers working on the COVID-19 front lines. They argue that the workers, many of whom live in Montreal North — a COVID-19 hot spot — are putting their lives on the line to protect the population, and are among the hardest hit by the pandemic and therefore should be granted residency.
CBC News – Why Calling the Police to Stop a Racist Attack Can Be a Tough Call
On Wednesday, CBC News published a story about what bystanders could do to help stop attacks against Asian Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first option on the list was to call the police. That suggestion, along with its place at the top of the list drew a swift and significant reaction on Twitter, with a post from Vicky Mochama, a Toronto-based freelance writer, editor and podcast host, going viral. She said calling police is not an option that many people in racialized communities would pick.
