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 – 6 Young Ukrainian Hockey Players Who Came to Quebec City for Tournament Will Move There
When 13-year-old Maksym Shtepa left Quebec City in February after playing alongside 17 Ukrainian players in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, he told his family he wanted to go back one day. He was part of a team that captured the hearts of Canadians, by participating in the tournament and playing in front of thousands in the Vidéotron Centre in Quebec City. Come August, his dream of returning will come true and he’ll be among six young Ukrainians moving to Quebec City.
Toronto Star – Refugee Claims Followed Montreal AIDS Summit Marred by Visa Woes, Planning Issues
When the society’s conference got underway last July in Montreal, dozens of delegates from Africa had been denied visas or never received responses to their applications. Some accused Ottawa of racism on stage, saying international gatherings should not return to Canada. Canada issued 1,638 visas for the conference, and the documents show that at least 251 people, or about 15 per cent, claimed asylum after entering Canada.
La Presse – Plus de 250 participants ont demandé le statut de réfugié
Près d’une personne sur six ayant participé l’an dernier à une importante conférence sur le sida à Montréal a demandé le statut de réfugié après l’évènement, selon des documents internes obtenus par La Presse Canadienne. Les documents mettent également en lumière le fait qu’Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada a eu du mal à collaborer avec l’organisateur de l’évènement, la Société internationale sur le sida, afin d’éviter un refus massif de visas.
Radio-Canada – Immigration Canada souhaite créer une équipe vouée aux événements de haut niveau
Un document interne du ministère de l’Immigration qui revient sur la gestion parfois problématique de la 24e Conférence internationale sur le sida de l’année dernière suggère de créer une nouvelle équipe vouée aux événements spéciaux. Des documents obtenus par La Presse canadienne illustrent la difficulté qu’a eu Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada à collaborer avec l’International AIDS Society (Société internationale sur le sida) en vue de la 24e Conférence internationale sur le sida de l’année dernière. Les deux organisations souhaitaient éviter un refus massif de visas.
CTV News – Strangers, Charitable Organization in Metro Vancouver Offering Help for Afghan Asylum Seekers Facing Homelessness
The affordable housing crisis is just another worry for families who are seeking asylum here. While it’s a complex issue that won’t be solved overnight, ISS of B.C. launched a new program last month called the Refugee Housing Project, which would compensate homeowners who could host newcomers. “What we’re trying to do here is try and take advantage of people who are in their homes with empty bedrooms to consider taking a refugee for a four- to six-month period,” Friesen explained.
CBC News – Nigerian-Born Mom on a Mission to Boost Immigrant Kids’ Confidence as They Settle In
Faith Ashogbon recognized the difficulties young immigrants encounter as they get used to a new country, and the determined mother of two from Nigeria decided she had to help. She began offering what she calls transformative programs for youth that are designed to be both fun and educational. Ashogbon said she wants to give a voice to underrepresented immigrant children.
