Media Roundup

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.


The Conversation — Why international students could be a critical factor in bolstering Canada’s economic resilience

For decades, international students have contributed to Canada’s research enterprise, workforce development and economic growth. Now, as Canada navigates strained relations and an escalating trade war with its largest economic partner, it’s important policymakers stop overlooking international education that could be a critical factor in bolstering Canada’s resilience. Unlike volatile trade agreements and fragile supply chains, international education provides a stable, long-term economic and social advantage.

https://theconversation.com/why-international-students-could-be-a-critical-factor-in-bolstering-canadas-economic-resilience-251985

Le Devoir — La CSQ craint que le projet de loi 84 ne nuise aux immigrants victimes d’abus

Le nouveau modèle d’intégration du gouvernement Legault risque de réduire la possibilité pour les immigrants victimes d’abus de se défendre en cour, estime la Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ). Dans un mémoire déposé vendredi dernier, elle met en garde le ministre de l’Immigration, Jean-François Roberge : en adoptant le projet de loi 84 sur l’intégration nationale dans sa forme actuelle, il viendrait « sérieusement limiter la possibilité, pour les personnes immigrantes et les minorités culturelles, de défendre leurs droits devant les tribunaux en cas d’abus ».

https://www.ledevoir.com/politique/quebec/856936/csq-craint-abus-droits-minorites-modele-integration-nationale

Radio-Canada — These foreign workers fear having to leave northwestern Ontario community they love after federal program ends

Many in Sioux Lookout worried as community’s not part of replacement program. A small town northwest of Thunder Bay, Ont., has become the unlikely home for hundreds of foreign workers, but many may have to leave the community they’ve embraced after the end of a federal program put in place to fill gaps in Canada’s labour market. Since 2019, foreign workers have been coming to Sioux Lookout through the federal Rural Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP). It connected skilled workers to employers in small rural communities in need of labour while offering a pathway to permanent residency.

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/2148041/these-foreign-workers-fear-having-to-leave-northwestern-ontario-community-they-love-after-federal-program-ends

Financial Express — Canada sends invitations to foreign nationals to apply for permanent residence

Canada has released the results of the Express Entry Draw for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program. On March 17, 2025, Canada announced Express Entry Draw results for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent invitations to 536 selected foreigners with the CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited set at 736.

https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-canada-announces-express-entry-draw-results-for-foreign-nationals-seeking-permanent-residence-3780985/

CBC News — Refugee groups uneasy over decision to nix newcomer centres

After months of fighting for tent-like reception centres to house asylum seekers in Ottawa, Camille Kamanzi says he’s filled with disappointment. “The city just let us down,” said Kamanzi, executive director of Burundi We Want Ottawa. On March 12, the City of Ottawa announced it was cancelling plans to move forward with the controversial centres — one near the Nepean Sportsplex, and a second in Kanata if it was needed. Their purpose was to be a one-stop shop for resettlement services. Newcomers would receive housing, food and social support for 90 days until they got a more permanent solution. The plan was created in response to an influx of unhoused refugee claimants, one that forced the city to shelter people in municipal recreation centres.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/refugee-groups-uneasy-over-decision-to-nix-newcomer-centres-1.7485235

CBC News — Finding community key for immigrants with Canadian dreams, new Manitobans say

Rebecca Ruvando used to spend her days in Zimbabwe dreaming of one day emigrating to Canada.  When the 37-year-old spoke to people about the country, they described it as the land of hope and happiness. Listening to them, Ruvando would imagine what life on the other side of the world was like, fantasizing about the day she could move. In summer 2023, Ruvando decided to leave her two small children and husband and migrate to Canada for school. It was a difficult decision, but she was confident her choice would lead to a brighter future for her and her family. And because of the country’s diverse population, Ruvando expected Canadians to be open to newcomers.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/immigrants-manitoba-isolation-1.7483683