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.
Global News – Canadian Population Hits 35 Million: Stats Can
Canada’s population has surpassed 35 million for the first time, according to a new estimate from Statistics Canada, and this country’s continual growth brings about both benefits and challenges, experts say. […] The new numbers coincide with Immigration Minister Jason Kenney’s announcement Wednesday that Canada’s skilled-worker immigration program will be tweaked to give more consideration to people between the ages of 18 and 35, and those that are proficient in English or French.
Toronto Star – Premier Dalton McGuinty’s “Jobs and Prosperity Council” Urges Boost for Businesses
The Jobs and Prosperity Council, which Premier Dalton McGuinty and Finance Minister Dwight Duncan launched in the March 27 provincial budget, says all levels of government must work more collaboratively with business to boost the economy. [… the council also wants to] increase immigration to Ontario by attracting more skilled workers and ensuring their foreign credentials are recognized here.
National Post – Ottawa Owes Ontario a Fair Deal of Skilled Workers
Most people shrugged when it was recently reported that the federal government is working on a new formula to distribute skilled immigrants among provinces. While we do not know the full impact it will have on Ontario, we do know that when the federal government generates a formula, Ontario tends to get the short end of the stick.
Montreal Gazette – Poland to Improve Conditions at Detention Centres for Illegal Immigrants Following Complaints
Living conditions and the treatment of illegal immigrants at Poland’s detention centres will be improved, the interior minister said Monday. Jacek Cichocki spoke after ordering inspections of the country’s five centres last month following complaints from some refugees of prison-like conditions, humiliating treatment by armed guards, inadequate medical care and a lack of schooling for children.
Winnipeg Free Press – Kenney Gets Best Wishes for Refugees
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney may find himself on a few more Christmas-card lists this year, but some will have frosty wishes. The Winnipeg creators of the 59-cents letter-writing campaign are asking people who object to cuts in refugee health care to send Kenney a holiday card wishing him the best of the season and wishing he will change his decision to cut the program.
CBC – New Refugee Fast-Track Could Hurt Legitimate Claimants
A new system for granting refugee status came into force this weekend, allowing claimants from the European Union, Croatia and the United States to have their applications fast-tracked. The goal of the new rules, according to the federal government, is to weed out bogus cases more quickly, but some worry it doesn’t offer legitimate claimants enough time to prepare their cases.
