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.


CBC News – ‘Londombia’ Photo Project Celebrates the Lives of Colombians in London

Thousands of Colombians have made their home in London over the past three decades — and their stories will be at the centre of a new photo exhibit launching in London this month. ‘Londombia’ is a photo project celebrating London’s Colombian community. It will feature a collection of photos from the everyday lives of Colombians living in the city and celebrate their contributions to the community.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/londombia-photo-project-celebrates-the-lives-of-colombians-in-london-1.6828312

T.-N.-L. obtient deux fois plus de places pour les travailleurs immigrants

Le gouvernement fédéral a doublé l’attribution à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador de places d’immigration basées sur l’emploi. La province demandait une plus grande capacité d’accueil d’immigrants, après avoir rempli toutes les places disponibles. Les places d’immigration de la province, incluant celles qui s’inscrivent dans le programme d’immigration de l’Atlantique, vont passer de 1500 à 3050. En vertu d’un programme fédéral, le gouvernement de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador pouvait désigner 1140 candidats à la résidence permanente.

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1975406/places-immigration-emplois-tnl-residence-permanente

CBC News – N.L. Doubles Permanent Residency Spaces for Immigrant Workers, but Advocates Say Challenges Remain

On Wednesday, Immigration, Population Growth and Skills Minister Gerry Byrne said this year the province’s immigration spaces under the Atlantic Immigration Program and provincial nominee program will grow from 1,500 to 3,050. Adi Khaitan, organizer with the Migrant Action Centre, said the path to permanent residency is difficult, pointing to access to health care and recognition of foreign credentials as two obstacles.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/permanent-resident-spots-double-nl-1.6824240

Reuters – Canada’s Largest Public Sector Strike Leaves Thousands in Immigration Limbo

As Canada’s largest strike by federal workers approaches its third week, thousands of people are in immigration limbo amid canceled hearings and stalled applications, which could make it harder for the country to compete for global talent as employers face a tight labour market. The strike has affected everyone from refugee claimants whose hearings are canceled to sponsored relatives stuck in limbo, from migrant workers to foreign students, lawyers told Reuters.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadas-largest-public-sector-strike-leaves-thousands-immigration-limbo-2023-04-30/

CBC News – Edmonton Woman Scheduled for Removal from Canada After Being Duped by Immigration Agent

An Edmonton woman is set to be removed from Canada next month because her student visa application contained a fraudulent admissions letter — even though Canadian authorities believe she didn’t know it was fake. Karamjeet Kaur and her lawyer hope an application for permanent residency based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds will be processed before her scheduled removal date of May 29th.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-kaur-sidhu-deportation-1.6826303

Radio-Canada – Des migrants du chemin Roxham accueillis à bras ouverts dans des classes qui débordent

Une nouvelle vie commence pour plus de 200 demandeurs d’asile venus au Nouveau-Brunswick dans les dernières semaines. Logés dans des hôtels, ces nouveaux arrivants doivent composer avec l’incertitude qui accompagne leur demande d’asile et les défis de logement. À travers tout cela, des enfants découvrent leur nouvelle école qui les accueille à bras ouverts, mais dont les murs débordent déjà. La directrice de l’École Saint-Henri à Moncton, Sophie LeBlanc, a accueilli six nouveaux élèves cette semaine.

https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1974870/chemin-roxham-migrants-nouveau-brunswick-ecoles-refugies