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.
Global News – Police Keeping an Eye on Several ‘Newcomer’ Gangs Popping Up in Winnipeg
They come to Canada in search of a better life, more opportunity and often a fresh start. But for some immigrant newcomers it’s an opportunity that is being taken away by gangs. “These are good kids, very good kids when they move here, with lots of potential,” Director of Immigration Partnership Abdi Ahmed said. “I know kids who in April were good kids. Who had no association with gangs. By September, they were hard core involved in street crime issues.”
Journal de Montréal – Des travailleurs étrangers qualifiés oubliés par Québec
Alors que le Québec connaît une pénurie de main-d’œuvre, des travailleurs étrangers qualifiés dans des domaines jugés prioritaires attendent depuis près de deux ans le certificat qui leur permettrait d’être embauchés ici et pour lequel ils ont déjà payé plus de 700 $. Ces aspirants immigrants venus d’Europe, d’Afrique ou d’Amérique latine ont tous postulé […].
La Presse – É.-U. : la police incitée à arrêter des immigrants clandestins au tribunal
Les services américains de l’immigration ont formellement adopté une directive qui autorise leurs policiers à pénétrer directement dans les tribunaux aux États-Unis pour arrêter des personnes dont les papiers ne sont pas en règle. La mesure, justifiée par des questions de sécurité publique, permet à la police de l’immigration (Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE) d’entrer dans […].
Toronto Star – Winners, Losers of 2018 Federal Budget
Women: Significant investments were made to promote pay equity, boosting female entrepreneurs, child care and women-centric organizations and an extensive strategy to address gender-based harassment and violence. Female refugees: The government increased its overseas humanitarian aid budget by $2 billion over five years; 1,000 refugee women and girls from conflict zones will be supported and brought in. No Fly List Kids: An investment of $81.4 million over five years will be used to develop a centralized screening model to end no-fly list ordeals for innocent Canadians.
CBC News – These Syrian Refugees Named Their Son After Justin Trudeau But Now, Their Optimism Is Fading
After fleeing war-torn Syria, Hussam Alahmad and his wife Sherin decided to start a new life in Canada. Since CBC Toronto last met the Alahmads, the family of four moved from a North York hotel room, found for them by a non-profit case worker, to a one-bedroom apartment in Mississauga. They’re relying primarily on government assistance to scrape enough cash together for food, clothing, and their $1400 per month unit. Even now, the Alahmads lack a support network to help them learn English, make friends, and find employment.
U of T News – Henry Ssali Wants to Raise Awareness About the Plight of Refugees
Growing up in Uganda, Henry Ssaliexperienced what it was like living alongside refugees. Hoping to raise awareness about the plight of refugees around the world, Ssali is helping to organize a week-long initiative with the U of T African Alumni Association. Part of Black History Month, the initiative at the downtown Toronto campus includes tents, pamphlets and recommended books set up at Robarts Library, John W. Graham Library and OISE with volunteers who can talk about their own experiences as refugees or having friends who were refugees.
