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.


Radio-Canada — Le gouvernement fédéral augmente le quota de réfugiés de la guerre au Soudan

Le gouvernement fédéral augmente le nombre de réfugiés qu’il prévoit de réinstaller en raison de la guerre civile au Soudan, avec des changements qui pourraient permettre à 7000 personnes supplémentaires d’atteindre le Canada par le biais de divers programmes. Le ministre de l’Immigration, Marc Miller, a affirmé que le gouvernement réinstallera également 4000 Soudanais vivant dans des conditions dangereuses à l’étranger d’ici la fin de 2026, et qu’il ouvrira des places pour que 700 Soudanais soient parrainés par le secteur privé.

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2142538/gouvernement-federal-hausse-quota-refugies-soudan

Gouvernement du Canada — Le Canada renouvelle son engagement à accueillir les personnes touchées par le conflit au Soudan

Dans le cadre de nos efforts continus visant à aider les personnes de la région, l’honorable Marc Miller, ministre de l’Immigration, des Réfugiés et de la Citoyenneté, a annoncé aujourd’hui que le Canada réinstallera davantage de réfugiés touchés par le conflit au Soudan au cours des deux prochaines années et augmentera le nombre de places disponibles dans le cadre de la voie d’accès familiale à la résidence permanente. Ces mesures seront mises en œuvre dans le cadre du Plan des niveaux d’immigration actuel et pourraient aider plus de 7 000 autres personnes touchées par le conflit au Soudan.

https://www.canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete/nouvelles/2025/02/le-canada-renouvelle-son-engagement-a-accueillir-les-personnes-touchees-par-le-conflit-au-soudan.html

The Conversation — Canada’s cuts to newcomer English language programs puts communities’ well-being at risk

The impact of of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s 2024-25 department plan, released about a year ago, are only now starting to become clear in cities across Canada. Whether it’s colleges in Vancouver, Lethbridge or Toronto, many federally funded English-language training programs are experiencing crushing funding cuts resulting in closures, layoffs and fewer classes available. At risk is the future of Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) — a federally funded program that has been running since 1992. Instead of further cutting funding to LINC, the government should expand the programming in recognition that learning a language is about much more than acquiring a discrete set of skills.

https://theconversation.com/canadas-cuts-to-newcomer-english-language-programs-puts-communities-well-being-at-risk-249103

Reuters — Canada refugee claims drop as country issues fewer visas

Refugee claims in Canada are dropping from historic highs as the country grants fewer visas and advocates worry legitimate claimants are being left stranded with few good options. About 11,840 people filed refugee claims in Canada in January, down from a high of 19,821 in July, Immigration and Refugee Board data shows. This was the lowest monthly figure since September 2023. Canada is publicly discouraging asylum-seekers and clamping down on the visas it issues, aiming to gradually reduce the population and reduce strain on services amid a broader backlash against migrants.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-refugee-claims-drop-country-issues-fewer-visas-2025-02-19/

CTV News — ‘It’s really caused some havoc’: B.C. schools awaiting provincial budget amid international student drop

British Columbian post-secondary institutions are awaiting the province’s budget next month as the country’s cap on international students sets in. BCIT president Jeff Zabudsky said on Wednesday that international students are not only important to the local economy, but also for the health of the schools. The federal government’s change will see approximately 300,000 fewer international student permits over the next three years, leaving a significant gap for many post-secondary institutions that have become accustomed to large numbers of foreign students.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/its-really-caused-some-havoc-bc-schools-awaiting-provincial-budget-amid-international-student-drop/

Toronto Star — This new Canadian immigration program is being heavily promoted by recruiters. Here’s why that’s causing concern

It’s bound to be one of the most appealing immigration programs for earning permanent residence in Canada. However, while the home care worker immigration program, which the government promised would “improve support” for migrant caregivers, is still awaiting details, recruiters are stepping up to take on applicants to fill the spots, with some promising to connect them with employers.

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/this-new-canadian-immigration-program-is-being-heavily-promoted-by-recruiters-heres-why-thats-causing/article_153077e8-ea24-11ef-b226-f77ee03ca58c.html