The Media Roundup provides links to recent and archived articles, in both English and French, on immigration and diversity appearing in the national and local news. Some international content is also included. Articles are updated weekly.
CBC News – Federal Government Quietly Offered a Settlement to Halt Lawsuits Over Immigration Program
The federal government made a secret settlement to quash two lawsuits that claimed its contentious online application process to reunite immigrant families was flawed and unfair. To resolve the group litigation, the government awarded at least 70 coveted spots to applicants allowing them to sponsor their parents’ or grandparents’ immigration to Canada. Lawyers who were involved in the settlement of the lawsuits, which included a non-disclosure agreement, declined to provide any details to CBC. There are no public court records on the settlement.
Le Devoir – Immigration : Andrew Scheer revendique le droit de critiquer
Andrew Scheer estime que le sort de l’immigration au pays est un sujet de débat légitime et que nul ne devrait craindre d’être taxé d’intolérance lorsqu’il remet en doute certains paradigmes du système canadien. Un avertissement qui ne lui a pas pour autant épargné de nouvelles attaques libérales.
ICI-Nouvelle-Écosse – La nourriture comme outil d’intégration à la bibliothèque centrale d’Halifax
La bibliothèque centrale d’Halifax propose de nouveaux programmes en lien avec l’alimentation. Parmi ceux-ci, un atelier de cuisine pour nouveaux arrivants. L’administration de la bibliothèque tient cette activité à bout de bras, ne sachant pas si elle sera capable d’obtenir les fonds nécessaires pour continuer de l’offrir. Qin Zhao est arrivée au Canada il y a un an et demi. Elle est originaire de Chine. Elle participe à l’atelier avec des femmes issues d’une quinzaine de nationalités différentes.
Global News – UNB Professor’s Writings ‘Racist,’ ‘Without Merit’: Canadian Historical Association
The Canadian Historical Association, the largest historical association in Canada, has written a letter saying that Ricardo Duchesne needs to be held accountable for his work and that he can’t use academic freedom as an excuse. The association says Duchesne’s arguments about multiculturalism and immigration are “racist and without merit.” In comments published on a blog he co-founded, Duchesne has written about a “Chinese Silent Invasion” of Canada, and that immigration is a conspiracy leading to white genocide.
CBC News – Anti-immigration Party Says N.S Legions Censoring its Political Rights
A controversial federal political party opposed to immigration and multiculturalism says it is being censored after the Royal Canadian Legion cancelled several of its bookings in Nova Scotia. The National Citizens Alliance says it had scheduled town hall meetings next month at Legions in Halifax, Truro and Sydney. But the Legion cancelled the bookings on Monday, around the same time as a social media campaign started to criticize the bookings.
CTV News – Bill Proposes Reference to Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Citizenship Oath
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has introduced a bill that contains new language for the oath of citizenship that includes a pledge for new citizens to faithfully observe the laws of Canada, including the Constitution, which “recognizes and affirms the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.” Hussen says the proposal demonstrates the Liberal government’s commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and a renewed relationship based on the recognition of rights, respect and co-operation.
