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.
Radio-Canada – Des agents fédéraux américains conduiraient des migrants au chemin Roxham
Il n’y aurait pas que des chauffeurs de taxis américains qui amèneraient des migrants jusqu’au chemin Roxham pour traverser la frontière canado-américaine. Selon les informations obtenues par Radio-Canada, des agents des douanes américaines seraient eux aussi impliqués dans un tel transport. Certains en auraient même fait un commerce, en dehors de leurs heures de travail, en récupérant ces personnes à Plattsburgh, dans l’État de New York. C’est dans cette ville, située à une trentaine de minutes de la frontière et du chemin Roxham, qu’arrivent la plupart de ces migrants par le biais d’une ligne régulière d’autobus.
ONFR+ – Les Noirs font toujours face à des inégalités dans l’accès aux soins de santé mentale
Les problèmes de santé mentale ne sont plus un secret, surtout depuis la pandémie. Confronté à soi-même, isolés ou parfois pas assez, les Canadiens ont fait exploser les listes d’attentes chez les psychologues. Pourtant, il y a bien une communauté pour qui parler de santé mentale, ce n’est pas évident.« Parfois la détresse dépasse le seuil du “ça va aller”, il n’y a pas un modèle unique pour lire la souffrance ou définir la guérison. » « On a besoin d’approches différentes », clame Yann Vivette Tsobgni, clinicienne en santé mentale et chercheure affiliée à l’Université Laurentienne.
CBC News – ‘Incredibly Frustrating’ Visa Delays Could Thwart Another Montreal Conference
Yet another global conference in Montreal risks being derailed by Canada’s delays in processing visas and by rejections that critics argue punish those from poorer countries. “It’s incredibly frustrating and difficult for us to manage,” said Mark Boyer, head of the International Studies Association (ISA), which is based at the University of Connecticut. “There’s a myth that it’s harder to bring people here, to the United States, but it’s actually a problem in Canada.”
CTV News – Prairies Stand to Benefit the Most from Boost to Immigration Target: Report
A new Desjardins report suggests Canada’s immigration target increase could spur economic growth, with the Prairies standing to benefit the most. Principal economist Marc Desormeaux says his analysis finds Canada’s plan to increase immigration could boost gross domestic product per capita if newcomers continue to have the same success getting work that they’ve enjoyed recently.
CTV News – Keep Canada’s Doors Open to Ukrainians, Refugee Groups Urge Ottawa
Humanitarian groups that have been supporting Ukrainian refugees are calling on Ottawa to extend a special immigration program that allows people fleeing Ukraine to temporarily live, work and study in Canada. The program provides Ukrainians and their families with a visa to stay in Canada for up to three years while they figure out their next steps, but applications are due to close on March 31.
Toronto Star – Expanded Refugee Program for Afghans Now Expected Within Weeks
An expanded refugee resettlement program for Afghans will be in place within weeks, government officials confirmed Wednesday, following a settlement in a human rights complaint filed by four Afghan-Canadians who deployed with the Canadian military to Afghanistan during the war. The new policy would allow as many as 45 Afghans who worked as language and cultural advisers to bring family members to Canada.
