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 News – Newcomers at N.B. Summit Focus on How to Keep Immigrants in Province
The Newcomer Summit in Fredericton this week drew more than 300 immigrants eager help lay the foundation for a more inclusive society, where people new to the region can succeed and want to stay. Organizers said the goal is to create a sense of belonging and inclusion so immigrants can establish a strong emotional connection to their adopted home. This would lead to increased participation in local activities, volunteering, job opportunities and a desire to stay in New Brunswick.
Globe and Mail – Months After Closure of Quebec’s Roxham Road, More Asylum Seekers Arriving by Air
The number of people claiming asylum in Canada dropped sharply after the end of March, when the government negotiated a deal with the United States to turn away asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings such as Quebec’s Roxham Road. However, the numbers have been climbing back up in recent months, propelled by an increase in arrivals at Ontario and Quebec airports.
L-express – Femmes entrepreneures en route vers le succès
Le Mouvement ontarien pour les femmes immigrantes francophones (MOFIF), établi à Toronto et Ottawa, a récemment lancé le Cercle des Millionnaires. Ce nouveau programme accélérateur vise à soutenir les femmes entrepreneures francophones ambitieuses dans la réalisation de leur plein potentiel entrepreneurial. La formation promeut l’apport des femmes entrepreneures francophones d’exception à la vitalité économique de notre société, pouvant générer des emplois, de nouvelles opportunités d’affaires à Toronto, ailleurs en Ontario et au pays, et pourquoi pas à l’international.
Le Devoir – Les immigrants vont bâtir des maisons, assure Miller
Parmi le demi-million de personnes que le Canada souhaite accueillir annuellement, certaines ont déjà des maisons ou de l’argent pour s’en acheter une, et d’autres encore vont contribuer à construire plus de logements, a fait valoir vendredi le nouveau responsable du système fédéral d’immigration, Marc Miller. « Ce n’est pas l’immigration qui a doublé — ou même triplé — la valeur [en capital] des maisons au cours de la dernière décennie. Je dirais aussi que ce n’est pas l’immigration qui est responsable de la flambée du taux d’intérêt », a expliqué le ministre Miller.
Toronto Star – ‘Something Doesn’t Seem Right Here’: International Students’ Revoked College Admissions Cast Spotlight on Ontario’s Public-Private Partnerships
This week’s news that admission offers to 504 international students have been revoked by an Ontario college is likely to cast a spotlight once more onto partnerships between Ontario’s public and private colleges. The students in question had been admitted months ago by Timmins-based Northern College to study at Pures College, its private partner in Toronto.
CBC News – Hundreds of International Students Scrambling After Ontario College Revokes Acceptance Letters
Some 500 international students recently received an email informing them that their admission offers for this coming school year had been revoked, according to Northern College. Some were already in Canada when they were informed their offers had been withdrawn. In an emailed statement to CBC Toronto, Pures said it was “ready, willing and able to accept all international students who received letters of admission,” but that its affiliate, Northern College, decided against doing so.
