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.
Toronto Star – ‘We Have Done It Before and We Can Do It Again’: Organizers Who Helped Resettle Syrian Refugees Launch New Campaign Amid Afghan Crisis
Shortly after the news came of Kabul’s fall to the Taliban, Wendy Cukier started getting email from former sponsors of Syrian refugees looking to her to do something about the humanitarian crisis coming out of Afghanistan. The Ryerson University professor quickly convened the same advocates, colleagues and friends she worked closely with six years ago in the campaign to sponsor, welcome and resettle Syrian refugees as permanent residents in Canada. In response to the escalating crisis in Afghanistan, they would like to replicate their previous success.
CTV News – What Happens to the Afghan Children Who Arrive Alone in Canada?
In regards to the recent turmoil in Afghanistan, the Canadian government hasn’t provided any information on how many people taken in were unaccompanied minors. They have pledged to bring in 20,000 Afghan refugees overall. Aiken, who specializes in immigration and citizenship law, said most children who arrive in Canada without parents or primary caregivers usually have other family members in Canada.
Global News – Afghans Seeking Canada’s Help Have No Word on Resettlement Applications: Advocates
Grassroots groups say they don’t know what advice to give hundreds of Afghans now stranded in Kabul after pleading for Canada’s help. The groups made up of veterans, refugee advocates and others say that is because the majority of those Afghans still have not heard back from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on whether their applications for resettlement have been approved.
Calgary Herald – WinSport Welcomes Newcomers for a Day of Outdoor Activities to Connect Them with Community
The event was organized by WinSport and funded by Capital Power, a wholesale power producer, through WinSport’s Newcomers Program. Founded in 2017, the Newcomers Program links new Canadians to sport and recreation opportunities in their community. Judy Black, spokesperson for WinSport, said there were about 85 newcomers who explored Canada Olympic Park and participated in downhill karting, mini-golfing and other activities on Monday
Globe and Mail – Canada to Resettle 5,000 Afghan Refugees Housed at U.S. Bases
Canada is set to resettle 5,000 Afghan refugees as part of a U.S-led effort to help clear American and allied bases, where tens of thousands of people fleeing the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan have been housed since evacuation flights began in early August. Two sources told The Globe and Mail that the Canadian government has agreed to take in refugees that the Americans airlifted to bases in the Middle East and Europe. Among the refugees that Canada intends to accept are Afghan women leaders, human rights advocates and LGBTQ people, the sources said.
GOP rift widens amid growing hostility to Afghan refugees
As the U.S. rushes to evacuate Americans and allies from the chaos of Afghanistan, a growing number of Republicans are questioning why the U.S. should take in Afghan citizens who worked side by side with Americans, further exacerbating divides within the party heading into next year’s midterm elections.
