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.
Courrier picard – États-Unis: le secteur technologique veut plus d’immigrés très qualifies
Washington a ouvert cette semaine la possibilité pour les travailleurs étrangers très qualifiés de demander des visas temporaires qui leur sont spécialement réservés, relançant le débat sur leur nombre, insuffisant depuis des années selon le secteur technologique. Le secteur des hautes technologies se plaint depuis longtemps d’être à court de travailleurs qualifiés, et le problème est rendu plus complexe cette année encore par le débat entourant le projet de réforme de l’ensemble du système d’immigration américain, qui pourrait faire sortir de l’ombre des millions de travailleurs sans papiers. Le gouvernement américain a ouvert lundi les applications pour les visas H-1B, réservés aux immigrants très qualifiés: il en délivrera 65.000.
Edmonton Examiner – ASSIST Settles into Southwest Edmonton Community Services Centre
ASSIST moved into the former TD Bank building after a Southwest Edmonton Mapping Group study identified a significant need for immigrant services in the area due to changing demographics and a lack of nearby non-profit agencies. […] The new location’s senior program manager Glen Wong says the centre has already served 300 new immigrants since opening last November. ASSIST operates in eight languages and offers English classes, community outreach, recreational trips, a tax clinic, a commissioner for oaths, and help with housing and employment.
Huffington Post – April 4th is Refugee Rights Day in Canada
The date was chosen to mark a milestone decision on refugee’s rights known as the Singh decision in 1985. According to the Canadian Council of Refugees – the case and its ultimate outcome marked an endorsement of a written notion that “the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the fundamental rights of refugees”. In turn – according to the group – “the court decided that ‘everyone’ includes refugee claimants in the sentence: ‘Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice”.
Yahoo News Canada – Immigration Expert Warns that Canada’s New Visa Program Could Cost U.S. in “War for Global Talent”
Canada’s newest immigration policy — the Start-up Visa Program — is being lauded by analysts in the United States. As April 1st, foreign start-up entrepreneurs can apply for immigration if they have a start-up business idea and a funding commitment from a designated Venture Capital Organization or Angel Investor in Canada.
Toronto Star – Award Honours Leadership and Innovation in Hiring Immigrants
With a growing number of new immigrants calling it home, York Region decided in 2009 to make a conscious effort to diversify its workforce. But a big problem emerged: how do you assess foreign credentials and work experience so that hiring managers don’t miss out on quality candidates? After a futile search for good tools, York Region created its own foreign-credential process guide — an effort that has won the regional government an annual Immigrant Success Award to be presented Wednesday by the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council.
Clubic – Le Canada lance son nouveau visa pour attirer les start-up
Le visa pour start-up est officiellement lancé au Canada. Annoncée en janvier, l’initiative vise à attirer des talents du monde entier dans le pays afin qu’ils nourrissent le vivier local de start-up et contribuent à son dynamisme. Le programme a commencé sa phase pilote le 1er avril avec une allocation annuelle de 2 750 visas. Un quota qui devrait être élargi l’an prochain. Les heureux élus recevront un droit de résidence permanent au Canada ainsi qu’un accès aux partenaires du programme. Mais avant cela, ils devront tout d‘abord garantir « un important engagement d’investissement de la part d’un fonds de capital-risque ou d’un Business Angel », explique le communiqué.
