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.


Global News – Police Investigating After Canadian Far-Right Website Reposts New Zealand Terrorist’s Manifesto

Hamilton police are investigating after a Canadian far-right website reposted the manifesto allegedly written by the terrorist behind last week’s mosque attacks in New Zealand. The racist manifesto was republished on a website affiliated with Paul Fromm. It was accompanied by a note attributed to Fromm that called it “cogent” and said violence was “not the way to go, but our vile elites have made it all but inevitable.”

https://globalnews.ca/news/5069005/canadian-far-right-website-reposts-new-zealand-terrorist-manifesto/

Globe and Mail – Ontario Asks Federal Government for $45-Million to Fund Legal Aid for Refugees, Immigrants

Ontario Attorney-General Caroline Mulroney is calling on Ottawa to fully fund a $45-million provincial legal-aid program for immigrants and refugees in Tuesday’s federal budget. In a letter sent to the federal ministers of justice, immigration and finance, Ms. Mulroney says costs associated with providing immigration and refugee services has “increased significantly” in Ontario as a result of federal government policies. “Ontario must ensure we have a stable and sustainable system.”

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-asks-federal-government-for-45-million-to-fund-legal-aid-for/

CBC News – ‘Hopefully We’ll Be Able to Overcome Islamaphobia’; Solidarity Rally Held to Remember Mosque Shooting Victims

Dozens gathered for a solidarity rally in Regina on Saturday, denouncing Islamaphobia, hatred and racism on March 16, 2019. The attack on innocent Muslims in a mosque was a sad moment for university student Amina Salah, and one that struck close to home. “I’m reminded of all the times that me, or my family or my friends have felt unwanted or unworthy of being here in Canada. It just sucks,” she said. However, she said she was heartened to see the gestures of solidarity.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/solidarity-rally-regina-islamophobia-racism-1.5059830

Montreal Gazette – Convicted Killer Will Be Deported from Canada for a Second Time

A convicted murderer who managed to slip back into Canada a couple of years after he was deported is scheduled to be sent back to Barbados for a second time after he settles a case at the Montreal courthouse where he is charged in connection with a series of armed robberies. Details on James Craigwell’s plans for the near future are contained in a recent decision made by the Parole Board of Canada.

https://montrealgazette.com/news/convicted-killer-will-be-deported-from-canada-for-a-second-time

CBC News – Hundreds Mourn Christchurch Mass Shooting Victims at Toronto City Hall Vigil

Speakers fiercely condemned Islamophobia and connected hateful violence with hateful speech, as hundreds in Toronto honoured the victims of a mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Despite the cold spring rain, hundreds turned up at Nathan Phillips Square to remember the New Zealand victims, with Canada’s own mosque shooting in Quebec City still fresh in mind for many. Authorities now say 49 were killed and 42 injured in the Christchurch attack, which targeted two mosques.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/hundreds-gather-at-city-hall-vigil-for-victims-of-new-zealand-mosque-shootings-1.5057982