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.
CBC News – Former Syrian Refugee Helps Create New Sesame Street for Displaced Children
A Syrian refugee now living in Whistler, B.C., used his own experience of displacement when he worked as a consultant for a new version of Sesame Street aimed at helping children fleeing conflict in the Middle East. Mohammad Aljamous, who goes by Jamous, helped behind the scenes of an Arabic-language version of Sesame Street called Ahlan Simsim, which means Welcome Sesame, when he was living as a refugee in Jordan. He arrived in Canada earlier this year.
CBC News – RIAC Dissolves Board, Will Cease to Exist After 36 Years in N.L.
RIAC was built to help newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador who didn’t fall within the mandates of other existing organizations and government programs. “Sadly, there wasn’t enough investment to keep the dream going in a stable manner for the long term,” executive director Rivera wrote. It was often the first point of contact in the community for people coming to this province and has been around for 36 years.
Info Radio-Canada – Travailleurs migrants en entrepôts : un modèle « fondé sur l’hyperexploitation »
Blessures fréquentes, absence de formation et d’équipement adéquats, salaires oscillant autour du taux horaire minimum : une enquête menée auprès de travailleurs d’entrepôts recrutés par des agences de placement dans la région de Montréal brosse le portrait d’un secteur « fondé sur l’hyperexploitation d’une main-d’oeuvre composée en grande partie de migrants ». Un rapport dévoilé samedi présente des constats troublants sur l’univers des entrepôts et centres de distribution, où transitent une quantité exponentielle de marchandises à l’ère du commerce en ligne.
Toronto Star – Amnesty International Canada Compares Human Rights Challenges at Oppenheimer Park to Refugee Camps at U.S.-Mexico Border
Amnesty International Canada’s secretary general says homeless campers in Vancouver are facing many of the same human rights challenges as refugees near the U.S.-Mexico border. Alex Neve met with campers and activists at Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park this week after a recent visit to Matamoros, Mexico — across the border from Brownsville, Texas — where South American migrants are being forced to wait months or more while their asylum claims are adjudicated.
Global News – Canada Gave Work Permit to Belgian Wanted in $10M Art Fraud, Money Laundering Case
David Bertiaux arrived in Canada a year ago, despite having been charged in Belgium in March 2017. Belgian authorities issued a warrant for his arrest after he failed to show up for a court hearing. He was picked up by Canadian immigration authorities on Oct. 23 and is scheduled for deportation proceedings before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) next Wednesday. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada declined to respond to questions about why a foreign citizen facing serious criminal charges was granted a two-year work permit.
CTV News – Immigration Minister Reassures Business Community After Botched PEQ Reform Attempt
Speaking to about 350 people at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Jolin-Barrette said he would be holding consultations “over the course of the next few weeks” in order to guarantee changes that would help employers. The PEQ has historically been open to all international students in order to fast-track their path towards permanent residency, and ultimately Canadian citizenship. Earlier this year Quebec’s government made retroactive changes which meant hundreds of foreign students would have to leave Canada.
