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.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada – New Rules to Crack Down on Crooked Representatives
New rules making it easier to investigate the professional or ethical misconduct of an immigration representative are now in effect, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney announced today. Until recently, when Citizenship and Immigration Canada became aware of misconduct by an immigration representative—either an immigration consultant, a lawyer, a paralegal or a notary—the Department did not have the authority to share this information with the appropriate governing body.
Chronicle Herald – Region Needs People, Session Told
Innovative programs are one way businesses can attract top-flight talent from across Canada and the rest of the world to the Maritime region. That was one of several ideas that were hashed out at an economic workshop that was part of the second 4Front Atlantic conference, held at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax on Friday. […] Increasing the region’s population to three million people, either through immigration or from other parts of Canada, was seen as one of the keys to the area’s long-term economic health.
CBC – Immigrant Lawsuit Fails to Preserve Backlogged Applications
A federal court judge has quashed the hopes of hundreds of would-be immigrants seeking to force the government to review their files. Over 800 skilled workers have seen their applications languish in a massive backlog that’s set to be eliminated by the federal budget bill. They are suing the government over the delay in processing their files and had sought an injunction that would force the immigration minister to keep their applications open while the case is before the courts. […] But in a decision released Wednesday, the judge said he can’t force the immigration minister to keep the files open.
Haaretz – Netanyahu Condemns Violence Against African Migrants, Promises to Solve Problem
[Israeli] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised on Thursday that his government would address the issue of African migrants in Israel, one day after a protest against them by residents of south Tel Aviv turned violent. “The infiltrator problem must be solved, and we will solve it,” Netanyahu said on Thursday afternoon, speaking at an event in Tel Aviv. […] The prime minister also condemned the actions of demonstrators and Knesset members on Wednesday, when demonstrators attacked African migrants in South Tel Aviv. […] Meanwhile, dozens of Israelis and Africans demonstrated in south Tel Aviv against Wednesday’s anti-migrant violence on Thursday evening.
New York Times – U.S. Sees Other Countries Luring Expatriates to Return
The United States is facing intense competition from foreign countries, especially China, that are seeking to persuade highly skilled citizens who have settled in this country to return home to start businesses there, according to a report released Tuesday by an immigration group led by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York.
Globe and Mail – Immigrants Aren’t the Only Ones with Responsibilities
Immigrants are more than bodies and minds imported to solve short-term economic imperatives. First and foremost, they are people whose successful integration into the social, cultural and political realms of Canadian society, along with its economic sector, is of critical importance.
