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.
CBC – Federal government commits to permanent rural, northern immigration program
The federal government has unveiled two new immigration pilot programs to help tackle labour shortages in rural areas and among Francophone minority communities.
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot is essentially an extension of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), the existing program that will expire this summer. When the new pilot launches this fall, it will be joined by an additional offering, the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot.
Government of Canada – Canada announces new immigration pilots to support rural and Francophone minority communities, will create a permanent program
Rural and Francophone minority communities are critical to Canada’s long-term growth, and regional immigration plays a key role in strengthening their economies. In particular, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) has been successful in connecting businesses and employers in remote communities with the skilled newcomers they need to thrive.
That is why today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new pilots for rural and Francophone minority communities, as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues work toward creating a permanent rural immigration program. These are the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot.
New Canadian Media – Survey says newcomers have lower rate of workplace harassment; experts say fear prevents reporting
A new survey suggests immigrants are less likely to experience sexual and other harassment in the workplace, but experts say it’s more likely that fear of reprisal is preventing newcomers from reporting the incidents in the first place.
The survey by Statistics Canada titled, “Survey on Sexual Misconduct at Work,” found that one in three immigrant women (35 per cent) and one in five immigrant men (20 per cent) reported having experienced harassment or sexual assault in the workplace.
Global News – Battle between Quebec and Ottawa heats up over immigration targets
The Quebec and federal governments are locked in a battle over immigration targets, to the point some are calling for a referendum on the matter.
It follows Ottawa’s announcement that it will process about 20,500 permanent residence requests in the family reunification program pending in Quebec and Quebec replying that the federal government is overstepping.
Meanwhile, families like Cynthia Belanger’s are caught in the middle.
Gouvernement du Canada – Le Canada annonce de nouveaux programmes pilotes d’immigration pour soutenir les communautés rurales et francophones en situation minoritaire, et créera un programme permanent
Les communautés rurales et francophones en situation minoritaire sont essentielles à la croissance à long terme du Canada, et l’immigration régionale joue un rôle clé dans le renforcement de leurs économies. En particulier, le Programme pilote d’immigration dans les communautés rurales et du Nord (PPICRN) a réussi à mettre en relation les entreprises et les employeurs des collectivités éloignées avec les nouveaux arrivants qualifiés dont ils ont besoin pour prospérer. C’est pourquoi l’honorable Marc Miller, ministre de l’Immigration, des Réfugiés et de la Citoyenneté, a annoncé aujourd’hui de nouveaux programmes pilotes pour les communautés rurales et les minorités francophones, alors qu’Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC) poursuit ses travaux en vue de la création d’un programme permanent d’immigration dans les communautés rurales.
BNN – International Students Deported from Canada for Violating Immigration Rules, Urged to Follow Legal Pathways
Recent incidents have cast a spotlight on the challenges international students face in Canada, particularly those who deviate from the stipulated immigration regulations. Gloria, a resident of Canada, has shared insights into the deportation of students who sought unauthorized employment, highlighting the strict adherence to immigration laws required for studying in the country.
