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 – These Toronto Lawyers Want South Asian Newcomers to Know Their Employment Rights
Two Toronto lawyers have launched a campaign to help make sure South Asia newcomers and immigrants know their employment rights. The Tareekh Pe Tareekh: Know Your Employment Rights campaign breaks down the ins and outs of workers’ rights through informational videos in South Asian languages. The campaign officially launched last fall but has been gathering steam in recent months, with some videos racking up several thousands of views.
Globe and Mail – Toronto Memorial Held for Romanian Family Who Died Trying to Cross to U.S.
A Romanian couple who died with their Canadian-born children as they fled a deportation order were remembered at a memorial Thursday as loving parents who wanted the best for their kids. Florin Iordache, his wife Cristina (Monalisa) Zenaida Iordache, their two-year-old daughter Evelin and one-year-old son Elyen were among eight people found dead in the St. Lawrence River in March. Police have said the Iordaches and another family were trying to cross to the United States through Akwesasne Mohawk Territory.
Le Devoir – Le manque de logements délétère pour contrer la rareté de main-d’œuvre par l’immigration
L’offre sur le marché immobilier n’est pas suffisante pour qu’on puisse trouver des solutions à la rareté de la main-d’oeuvre seulement avec l’immigration, croit l’économiste en chef du Mouvement Desjardins, Jimmy Jean. L’immigration et l’intégration rapide des nouveaux immigrants ont joué un rôle positif en contribuant à une modération de l’inflation dans les derniers mois, affirme l’économiste lors d’une conférence virtuelle, mercredi, pour discuter des perspectives économiques.
La ville de Québec – La Ville de Québec en action pour l’accueil et l’inclusion des personnes immigrantes
La Ville de Québec annonce l’adoption de son Plan d’action en immigration 2023-2024. Une somme d’un peu plus de 2 M$ sera investie dans la poursuite d’actions menées pour favoriser l’accueil et l’inclusion des personnes immigrantes. Appelée à jouer un rôle de premier plan dans la régionalisation de l’immigration, la Ville fera également le point sur les besoins et les enjeux sur le terrain et développera une nouvelle vision pour maximiser son impact comme intervenant de proximité.
CBC News – ‘My Heart Is So Much Hurting’: Kenyan Father Facing Deportation Pleads to Stay
David Kipkoech Keter cradles his five-month-old daughter in his arms as he sits on the couch next to his wife, Kalombe Mukuba, in his Halifax apartment. They are worried that the life they’ve built together is about to fall apart. Keter came to Canada from Kenya on a visitor visa in 2016 and claimed refugee status on the basis that he is gender non-conforming.
CBC News – How 4 Asian Canadians Are Dismantling the Pervasive and Harmful ‘Model Minority’ Myth
Intelligent. Hard-working. Quiet. Obedient. Analytical. High-Achieving. These are the pervasive stereotypes of the “model minority” myth some Asian Canadians and immigrants say plagues every aspect of their lives, keeping them from being seen and living as their full authentic selves. Now younger generations say they want to dismantle the competition for white approval the myth creates between Asian communities and other communities of colour.
