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.
CTV News – ‘Hatred Has Consequences’: Immigration Minister Says Online Hate Fuels Racist Attacks
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen says hateful comments online feed a narrative that can lead to violent attacks such as Friday’s shooting at two New Zealand mosques. The shooting left 49 dead. Less than 24 hours later, some users on the Facebook page “Yellow Vests Canada” were writing comments calling for violence against Muslims and immigrants. In a series of comments posted under an article about migrants allegedly throwing rocks at a woman, members of the group threatened violence against the immigrants allegedly involved.
ICI Manitoba – « La solitude des candidats à l’immigration face aux temps d’attente des dossiers »
Plusieurs candidats à l’immigration au Canada font part de leur frustration face aux longs délais de traitement de leurs dossiers de demande de résidence permanente. Ils dénoncent notamment un manque de communication de la part d’Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC).
Le Devoir – « Le suspect est décrit comme un extrémiste de droite »
Un extrémiste de droite qui a fait un carnage dans deux mosquées de la ville néo-zélandaise de Christchurch durant la prière du vendredi, tuant 49 fidèles, dans une attaque qu’il a retransmise en direct sur les réseaux sociaux, a comparu pour meurtre.
La Presse.ca – « Le tireur a diffusé l’attaque en direct et a publié un manifeste »
Un tireur australien impliqué dans des attaques meurtrières contre des mosquées néo-zélandaises vendredi a publié au préalable un manifeste raciste sur Twitter avant de diffuser en direct des images vidéo de l’attaque, selon une analyse réalisée par l’AFP.
Pew Research Center – Around the World, More Say Immigrants Are a Strength Than a Burden
In 10 of the countries surveyed, majorities view immigrants as a strength rather than a burden. Among them are some of the largest migrant receiving countries in the world: the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Australia (each hosting more than 7 million immigrants in 2017). The majority in Canada also say immigrants are not more to blame for crime than other groups and do not increase the risk of terrorism in the host country.
Global News – Guelph, Ont. Businessman Receives Order of Canada for Sponsoring Syrian Refugees
CEO and owner of Danby Appliances, Jim Estill, was recognized by Governor General Julie Payette for his work in bringing hundreds of Syrian refugees to the Guelph area. Since 2016, he has sponsored the settlement of 61 families at a cost of about $1.5 million. Estill has also helped arrange employment along with language and career counselling with the help of hundreds of volunteers.
