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 Conversation — Canada’s immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes
The Government of Canada recently announced plans to lower immigration targets for the next three years. The new targets are 395,000 new permanent residents for 2025, 380,000 for 2026, and 365,000 for 2027. This is a reduction of around 20 per cent and more compared to the previous targets of 500,000 immigrants per year and the roughly 472,000 permanent immigrants who arrived in 2023. The plan will also reduce the number of temporary residents including international students and foreign workers who come to Canada.
The Globe and Mail — Immigration top of mind in Quebec amid concerns over U.S. deportations
When Donald Trump was elected U.S. president last week, François Legault had one issue at the forefront of his mind: immigration. Quebec’s Premier spoke to reporters on Wednesday and warned of a “massive influx” of migrants fleeing Mr. Trump’s promised deportation plan. It was a familiar theme for Mr. Legault, who has been aggressively cutting immigration targets in recent weeks as he warns the province has taken more newcomers than it can handle. The U-turn mirrors the federal government’s but with Quebec characteristics. The province has a parallel immigration system that chooses its own economic migrants, unique concerns about language, and a long-running debate about the place of religion in society, which has flared up lately.
CBC News — New immigration rules raise fears that northern B.C. will lose foreign students, workers
For years, international students have made up a large portion of the student body at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George, B.C. But under Canada’s tightening immigration policies, many on campus are now questioning their decision to come north — and local businesses and community leaders are worried about a knock-on effect on the workforce.
Global News — ‘You’re not wanted’: Newcomer to Canada says racism forced him onto streets
After fleeing Uganda, Kateregga Raymond Calvin’s mind is more at ease than when he first arrived in Canada just over a year ago. The refugee claimant was being harassed so he sought a new life in what he describes as a “peaceful” country. Calvin was able to find a place to call home in Montreal, but that’s when the problems started within his apartment building. The newcomer was the victim of racial taunts from other tenants, who he says targeted his dark skin and accent. At one point, Calvin claims he was told he was “not needed in this country.”
Radio-Canada — Les étudiants de l’UQAC se mobilisent
Une première activité de mobilisation pour dénoncer l’augmentation des droits de scolarité des étudiants internationaux a lieu jeudi à l’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC). Le mouvement des associations étudiantes MAGE-UQAC est aussi contre les délais imposés pour le paiement de ces droits. Des membres se sont installés près du centre social au pavillon principal. Ils souhaitent se faire bien visibles alors que se déroule une journée portes ouvertes pour les futurs étudiants. Ces moyens d’action ont été votés lors de la dernière assemblée générale de l’association étudiante qui avait rassemblé plus de 700 membres.
Radio-Canada — La Ville d’Ottawa choisit Nepean pour construire son dôme pour les demandeurs d’asile
Une structure en forme de dômes, ressemblant à une tente, sera érigée dans le quartier Nepean, près du Sportsplex pour accueillir des demandeurs d’asile. Une autre pourrait être construite dans le quartier Kanata, si cela s’avère nécessaire. Un mémo envoyé par la Ville d’Ottawa jeudi soir indique que le premier centre d’accueil pourrait ouvrir à la fin de 2025. Ces abris de fortune visent à réduire la pression sur les centres d’hébergement à cause d’un flux de demandeurs d’asile sans précédent.
