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.
Acadie Nouvelle – Immigration dans la région Chaleur : l’accueil se poursuit malgré les défis
La subvention du gouvernement provincial à l’Association multiculturelle de la région Chaleur a été amputée de 20 %. L’organisme a dû aussi composer avec le départ de sa directrice générale. Cependant, le nombre d’immigrants poursuit son essor. L’Association multiculturelle, qui aide à l’établissement et à l’intégration des nouveaux arrivants, a rencontré certains défis au cours de sa dernière année financière. L’organisme est subventionné par les gouvernements fédéral et provincial.
L’actualité – L’Alberta va accueillir plus de réfugiés, mais n’a pas encore déterminé combien
La première ministre albertaine a déclaré vendredi que la province allait accepter plus de réfugiés syriens dans le cadre du plan du premier ministre désigné Justin Trudeau d’accueillir 25 000 réfugiés d’ici la fin de l’année. Le chef libéral a formulé cette promesse durant la campagne électorale. La première ministre Rachel Notley a mentionné vendredi que l’Alberta allait se joindre aux autres provinces, dont l’Ontario, le Québec et la Nouvelle-Écosse, qui se sont engagées à ouvrir leurs portes aux réfugiés.
Edmonton Journal – European Ambassador Seeks “Solidarity” Over Refugee Crisis, Climate Change During Edmonton Talk
Ambassador Marie-Anne Coninsx delivered a lecture at the University of Alberta on Wednesday, discussing the refugee crisis and defending the European Union’s efforts despite the “challenge” the influx of people has posed. But she said EU countries do need assistance with shouldering the sheer volume of refugees and their needs. “It is clear that the flow — we don’t know where it will end — it might increase more,” Coninsx said. “I’m really confident that Canada will help us in this regard.”
National Post – Trudeau Urged by Workers to Drop Stringent Migrant Rules so They Aren’t Trapped with One Employer
The group is calling on the Trudeau government to grant open work permits to temporary migrants so that they can change employers more easily and to scrap the Conservative government’s controversial four-in-four-out rule, which limits temporary workers to a four-year stay in Canada and has also been criticized by businesses. In the long term, it wants permanent resident status for temporary workers upon arrival.
CTV News – “Technically” Feasible for Trudeau to Meet Refugees Goal: RCAF Vets
Two retired leaders of the Royal Canadian Air Force say it is “technically” possible for Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau to reach his goal of resettling 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the year. However, they say a successful mission would require fast action and a full-fledged military response.
CBC – Manitoba’s Population Growth Among Highest in Canada
For the first time in 44 years, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta have the strongest population growth in Canada, over a four-year period, according to a new report from Statistics Canada this week, titled Recent changes in demographic trends in Canada. […] Manitoba now has the most births the province has seen in 21 years. Couple that with more immigrants, many of whom come from countries with higher birth rates, and that’s a recipe for population growth.
