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.
Global News – After Fleeing Their War-Torn Country, Ukrainian Refugees Now Facing Housing Crisis
A Ukrainian refugee family that fled their war-torn country for Canada says they love being in the Okanagan, but they’re now facing new obstacles. The family hopes to soon find a permanent place to call their own. However, finding a home amid the ongoing housing crisis has made it extremely difficult for refugee families. Without a place to call home, the newcomers are in a more vulnerable position.
Radio-Canada – Les résidents non permanents de plus en plus nombreux au Canada
La proportion de résidents non permanents (RNP) dans la population canadienne est en hausse, révèle une étude de Statistique Canada. En 2021, ils étaient près d’un million (924 850) de personnes, soit environ 2,5 % de la population. Et ils seront encore plus nombreux à l’avenir pour pallier la pénurie de main-d’œuvre. C’est la première fois que Statistique Canada dresse un portrait sociodémographique aussi précis, si bien qu’il comporte peu de comparaisons avec les années antérieures. L’étude publiée mardi dévoile notamment l’âge, l’origine, le type de logement, le niveau de scolarité et la profession de ces personnes.
CBC News – For the First Time in Its 80-Year History, Half of Scott Mission’s Clients Are Refugees
Scott Mission — a downtown Toronto charity that supports people who are vulnerable and experiencing homelessness — says for the first time in its 80-year history, half of its clients are refugees. “You can imagine coming to Canada with maybe just the clothes on your back and people are navigating a system they don’t know much about, and speaking a different language, and really have very little support around them,” said Jonathan Miller, Scott Mission’s chief ministry officer.
Globe and Mail – Canada Urged to Set Up Trust Fund to Distribute Seized Russian Assets to Ukraine
A refugee advocacy group chaired by former Liberal foreign affairs minister Lloyd Axworthy is proposing a trust fund be created to redistribute seized Russian assets to Ukrainians as allies of Kyiv make plans for rebuilding the war-damaged country. The federal government under Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland pioneered an effort last year to seize and sell Russian assets to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine and has already announced plans to seize a massive Volga-Dnepr cargo plane parked in Toronto as well as US$26-million belonging to a company owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
Global News – Finding Work After Fleeing Home: Moncton Holds First Job Fair for Refugees
Fifty-nine refugees have been preparing for Moncton’s first refugee job fair for weeks. City of Moncton Immigration Strategy Officer Angélique Reddy-Kalala said settlement agencies like the Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area (MAGMA) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) helped refugees create a résumé for the event. She said the newcomers were matched with employers based on their prior experience, and 110 interviews were arranged for the job fair.
Radio-Canada – La population de la Saskatchewan augmente grâce à l’immigration, selon un expert
Un analyste auprès de Statistiques Canada indique que la Saskatchewan connaît une croissance démographique importante grâce à l’immigration. « Il y avait eu des années que la population de la Saskatchewan avait connu des décroissances de sa population, mais ça semble avoir pris de la rigueur depuis plusieurs années et ça continue à croître surtout grâce à l’immigration », affirme Patrick Charbonneau lors d’une entrevue à l’émission Point du jour.
