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 – Immigration Detainees to Be Transferred by Border Services Agency After Alberta Agreement Ends
The Canada Border Services Agency says there are alternatives to holding immigration detainees in provincial jails after Alberta said it would no longer do so. The province has given written notice to the federal government that it is ending an agreement to use provincial correctional centres to house people detained on immigration matters. Ottawa has until the end of June to come up with alternative arrangements.
Toronto Star – Canada Expands Immigration Program for Undocumented Construction Workers in GTA
To help address Canada’s housing crisis, the federal government is expanding a small-scale pilot project that offers permanent residence for out-of-status construction workers who are already working underground in the sector here. On Friday, the government said it is doubling the annual number of available spots in the program from 500 workers — plus their family members — to 1,000, as part of its plan to ease the labour shortage in skilled trades.
Radio-Canada – Passé Roxham, il faut aussi de la chance pour bien s’établir au Québec
C’est tout un parcours qui attend les demandeurs d’asile une fois qu’ils sont entrés au Canada. Il y a la bureaucratie à satisfaire, le logement à trouver, les mœurs à décoder. Dans un système d’accueil débordé, cette intégration repose en partie sur le hasard et sur les contacts établis. Avant de savoir s’ils pourront rester au Canada, les demandeurs d’asile devront rapidement trouver un logement, un emploi et un avocat pour les aider à défendre leur requête.
CBC News – Alberta Immigration Program Changes to Prioritize Those with Immediate Family in the Province
The province announced Wednesday that they will allocate 25 per cent of express entry nominations to potential newcomers with skills in high demand who have immediate family members already living in Alberta. It’s a move that Rajan Sawhney, Alberta’s minister of trade, immigration and multiculturalism said will help address the ongoing labour shortage while easing the process for potential immigrants.
CBC News – Alberta Will No Longer Hold Federal Immigration Detainees in Provincial Jails
The Alberta government has announced a deadline for ending an agreement to hold federal immigration detainees in provincial jails. The province says that written notice has been given to the federal government to end the agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The agreement entailed use of provincial correctional centres to house people being detained on immigration matters.
Global News – Hong Kongers Seeking Work in Canada Could Face Hurdles as Permit Program Set to Expire
For Hong Kong resident Anthony Yip, his road to applying for permanent residency in Canada has been bumpy. Yip said he applied for a temporary three-year open work permit as soon as he heard about the option in February 2021. But with the program set to expire on Feb. 7 this year, some are now calling on the federal government to extend it so a new crop of recent graduates can qualify.
