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.
The Economic Times — Visa rejections spike as Canada tightens rules for foreigners
Canada has ramped up its immigration enforcement efforts, resulting in a significant increase in refusal rates for certain countries. According to CIC News, Immigration Minister Marc Miller confirmed that recent measures led to a 61% rejection rate in some regions. The move comes as part of Canada’s broader strategy to safeguard its immigration system from fraud. In a statement marking Fraud Prevention Month, Miller outlined the government’s actions to counter immigration fraud, which he said harms both genuine applicants and the integrity of the system. He highlighted that fraudsters exploit hopeful immigrants through fake services, high fees, and fraudulent applications.
The Conversation — Farm certification could make Canada’s farms fairer for migrant workers
Amnesty International recently released a report criticizing Canada for labour migration policies and farm inspections that enable migrant farm worker exploitation. The report urges the Canadian government to abolish closed-work permits that tie migrant workers to a single employer. These concerns echo long-standing demands from Canadian researchers and migrant rights advocates. In 2024, a United Nations special rapporteur called Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program a “breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery.” Yet, calls for the government to address these flaws have gone unanswered.
Francopresse — Dépassement de la cible en immigration francophone : «On veut s’assurer des ressources»
Le gouvernement fédéral a dépassé sa cible en immigration francophone pour 2024 en atteignant 7,21 %, alors que l’objectif initial était de 6 %. C’est le deuxième dépassement en deux ans, alors que la toute première cible avait pris près de 15 ans avant d’être atteinte. Au lendemain du dévoilement du dépassement de la cible en immigration francophone, la Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne (FCFA) se dit «satisfaite» en entrevue, par la voix de sa présidente, Liane Roy.
ONFR+ — 2024 : Ottawa a dépassé sa cible d’immigrants francophones hors du Québec
Le nombre d’immigrants francophones hors Québec a atteint 7,21 % de toute l’immigration canadienne en 2024, dépassant ainsi la cible établie par le gouvernement fédéral, pour une troisième année consécutive. La cible établie par Ottawa pour l’immigration francophone hors Québec en 2024 était de 6 %, ce qui veut donc dire qu’elle a été dépassée par 1,2 %. Les données d’Immigration Canada, démontre que ce nombre de 7,21 % pour 2024 est le plus élevé que le Canada n’a jamais obtenu depuis dix ans, 2023 était le deuxième plus proche avec 4,69 %.
The Conversation — Misinformation on refugees and migrants is rife during elections. We found 6 ways it spreads – and how to stop it
Misinformation is a significant threat to our society. It undermines public discussion, erodes social cohesion, leads to bad policy and weakens democracy. Misinformation on refugee and migrant issues is particularly pervasive – especially in the lead up to elections, as bad-faith actors try to promote fear, distrust and simplistic solutions. And sometimes, misinformation is specifically targeted at migrant communities themselves, sowing division in an effort to influence elections.
Global News — Ukrainians living in Canada given extension for work visa renewals
The Canadian government announced that the deadline for Ukrainians to renew their work visas has been pushed from March 2025 to March 2026, giving many who are at risk of being sent back home some breathing room.“The extension of these in-Canada measures ensures Ukrainians and their families can continue working and studying while in Canada during this uncertain time, with most expected to return home when it is safe to do so,” said the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in a statement. But for refugee Mykyta Kosakhovskyi, he’s still in limbo. His Ukrainian passport expires in 2026, and with year-long delays to renew it, he won’t be able extend his work permit before the deadline.
