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.
Yahoo News – Merkel, Under Fire Over Refugees, Says “I’m Fighting for my Vision”
Chancellor Angela Merkel put up a spirited defense of her leadership on Friday, vowing to “fight for my vision” of how to deal with the refugee crisis that has stretched Germany’s resources and damaged her standing. Infighting in Merkel’s ruling coalition and a unilateral decision by her interior minister on asylum policy have raised questions about the chancellor’s leadership, though coalition sources have dismissed speculation of a “putsch” against her.
Cape Breton Post – Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Awaiting Details of Syrian Refugee Arrivals
The provincial governments in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are getting ready to welcome thousands of refugees from Syria, but senior cabinet ministers in both provinces say they’re waiting for more information from the federal government, which has pledged to accept 25,000 refugees by the end of year. Nova Scotia Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab says it will likely be next week before specific numbers and financial aid are allotted to the provinces.
CBC – Immigration Minister Faces Challenges Beyond Syrian Refugees
Much political oxygen has been sucked up by the government’s promise to bring in 25,000 Syrian refugees by Dec. 31. Indeed, it’s the top issue in a mandate letter released Friday from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to his new immigration minister, John McCallum. But the letter touches on other hot-button topics that many experts say need to be fixed.
CBC – 100 Syrian Refugee Families Can Resettle in P.E.I., Says Premier
P.E.I. is prepared to do more than its share to help with the federal government’s plan to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of 2015, Prince Edward Island’s premier says. Premier Wade MacLauchlan said P.E.I. will be able to accept 100 families.
Journal Métro – Qui sont les réfugiés qui se rendront au Canada?
Dans un camp de réfugiés à Amman, dans un appartement à Beyrouth, ou dans les rues d’Istanbul, des Syriens espèrent être sélectionnés parmi les 25 000 réfugiés qui se rendront au Canada d’ici la fin de l’année. Les employés des Nations unies, qui travaillent actuellement avec le gouvernement canadien pour choisir ceux qui monteront à bord d’avions et de bateaux vers le Canada […].
Radio-Canada – Un groupe d’aide s’inquiète des temps d’attente des réfugiés non syriens
Hospitality House Refugee Ministry, un groupe d’aide pour les réfugiés et nouveaux arrivants au Manitoba, s’inquiète du sort des personnes qui attendent déjà pour immigrer dans la province « clé de voûte » alors qu’un flot de réfugiés syriens devrait arriver dans les prochaines semaines, à la suite d’engagements des premiers ministres Trudeau et Selinger.
