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.
Toronto Star – Halifax Exhibit Challenges Canadians to Walk the Path of a Refugee
The idea that “anyone can become a refugee under the right circumstances” is the focus of a new exhibit in Halifax that walks you through someone’s journey to Canada, and the country’s humbling history when it comes to its treatment of those seeking safety. Refuge Canada opened last month at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. The 4,000 square-foot exhibit has interactive displays to thrust observers into the mindset of a refugee, as well as startling statistics on Canada’s treatment of refugees.
Radio-Canada – Un juge fédéral ordonne le maintien du programme des Dreamers
L’administration Trump subit un revers important après qu’un juge de la Cour fédérale se fut prononcé contre la décision de mettre fin au programme DACA, qui protège de jeunes immigrants de l’expulsion. Dans son jugement, le magistrat ordonne de poursuivre la mise en oeuvre du programme mis en place sous Obama et d’accepter de nouvelles demandes.
The Guardian – Syrian Family Welcomes Chance at New Life in P.E.I.
Paul Stevenson, vice chairman of the committee that helped bring the Tomas family to P.E.I., says plenty of assistance will be provided to get the Syrians settled. The committee made many repairs to an apartment in Charlottetown that will be home to the family. Committee members will also be working on befriending the family, taking them shopping, tending to different needs, all in a collective effort to make them feel they are a part of the community. Tomas expressed great gratitude toward the people who brought his family to Canada.
Global News – Immigration Board ‘Revamping’ Complaint Process After Global News Investigation
The head of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) has announced plans to revamp the organization’s complaint process following an investigation that revealed allegations of “aggressive” and “incompetent” behaviour by two former refugee judges. Paul Aterman, IRB acting chairperson, said that going forward, complaints against refugee and immigration judges will continue to be investigated even after judges leave the IRB.
Le Devoir – La nécessaire francisation des immigrants
Rendre obligatoire la francisation des immigrants ? C’est une idée à laquelle adhèrent de nombreux Québécois (84 %), selon un récent sondage Léger commandité par le Mouvement national des Québécois (MNQ) et la Fondation Lionel-Groulx. Une majorité presque aussi forte (73 %) estime même que « la connaissance minimale du français » devrait être une condition obligatoire […].
La Presse – Des dizaines de migrants arrivent à la frontière É.-U.-Mexique
Une centaine de migrants centre-américains ayant fait partie d’une caravane qui avait déclenché la colère du président Trump sont arrivés mardi à la frontière entre le Mexique et les États-Unis. La plupart d’entre eux veulent demander l’asile aux États-Unis, selon l’organisateur de cette caravane qui a lieu chaque année pour attirer l’attention internationale sur le problème des migrants […].
