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 – Indian consular services now easier to access from New Brunswick
An increasing demand for Indian consular services in Atlantic Canada has been answered with an East Coast service centre.
The BLS International service centre in Halifax opened its doors to the public on Monday, allowing walk-ins and in-person appointments.
The centre’s services for both Indian nationals and Canadians include those related to Indian passports, visas, overseas citizen of India (OCI) cards and document attestations.
CBC – Unsettling: Are we fulfilling the promise of immigration?
Canada’s population has soared by record-breaking figures, an increase primarily attributed to international migration. The surge has put pressure on infrastructure and service delivery, from the housing market to health care. Without critical supports in place for newcomers, is the system broken? Would you recommend a move to Canada to family and friends abroad?
CBC – Israel’s allies warn against displacing Palestinians in Gaza to places like Canada
Countries traditionally aligned with Israel are warning its right-wing government against contemplating a displacement of people who live in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli officials repeatedly suggest Canada could take in Palestinians.
This week, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said his country should “encourage migration” of Palestinians from Gaza and re-establish Israeli settlements there, echoing similar comments from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
CTV News – Canada to accept 1,000 applications from Canadians’ relatives seeking way out of Gaza
The National Council of Canadian Muslims is calling on the federal government to remove a cap on the number of Palestinians who can seek refuge with their Canadian extended family members from the violence in the Gaza Strip.
The special extended family program for people in Gaza is set to launch next week, after Palestinian Canadians pleaded for months to get help from the government to rescue their loved ones as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
CBC – Muslim group calls on Ottawa to lift cap on program allowing Palestinians to flee to Canada
The National Council of Canadian Muslims is calling on the federal government to remove a cap on the number of Palestinians who can seek refuge with their Canadian extended family members from the violence in the Gaza Strip.
The special extended family program for people in Gaza is set to launch next week. Palestinian Canadians pleaded for months for help from the federal government to rescue their loved ones from the Israel-Hamas war.
