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 – Minister Kenney Launches Consultations for a New “Start-Up Visa” for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) intends to consult with industry associations in the development of a “start-up” visa program for innovative entrepreneurs in the coming months. Linking immigrant entrepreneurs with private sector organizations that have experience and expertise working with start-ups will be important as newcomers often require outside assistance in successfully navigating the Canadian business environment.
Globe and Mail – Tories Launch Bid to Speed Up Immigration for Entrepreneurs
Applicants must prepare a business plan to be vetted by industry groups and venture capitalists for viability. On arrival, entrepreneurs would receive mentorship from organizations that have experience working with startups on how to do business in Canada.
Montreal Gazette – Tories’ Plan Lets Cities, Provinces Handpick Immigrants
On Tuesday, Kenney announced in London, Ont., plans to introduce legislation to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and allow provincial and municipal governments as well as businesses to hand-pick immigrants based on their occupation and whether their skills are needed. The system now requires the government to process applications in the order in which they arrive.
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada – Building a Fast and Flexible Immigration System
CIC has announced that it is already taking proactive steps towards building a fast and flexible immigration system that meets Canada’s economic needs. For example, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) points system will be reformed to reflect the importance of younger immigrants with Canadian work experience and better official language skills. Furthermore, CIC will strengthen the assessment of educational credentials to ensure that immigrants are closer to being ready to work upon arrival in Canada. FSW applicants will have their foreign educational credentials assessed and verified abroad as a part of the application process.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada – Minister Kenney Announces Proposed Plan to Expedite Skilled Workers’ Transition from Temporary to Permanent Residence
To make Canada’s immigration system more flexible and even more responsive to our labour market needs, Citizenship and Immigration Canada intends to reduce the work experience requirement for eligible temporary foreign workers applying to stay permanently. One major benefit of the change would be to make it easier for skilled tradespersons working in Canada to transition to permanent residence as their work is often project-based and can be seasonal.
Inside Toronto – City Council Looking to Protect Immigrant Children
Newcomer families with children could have their names collected on a registry to help prevent and intercept instances of child abuse within their families. Toronto Council voted Wednesday to send off a notice of motion from Scarborough Centre Councillor Michael Thompson to find ways to co-ordinate services to protect immigrant children. […] David Rivard, CEO of the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, said the agency would find a registry useful – but he wasn’t sure that such a registry wouldn’t amount to profiling.
