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.
La Tribune – Campagne de lettres et spectacle-bénéfice pour les Rodriguez-Flores
Confinée dans l’église Plymouth-Trinity de Sherbrooke depuis bientôt un an, sans pouvoir en sortir ni pour travailler ni pour se distraire, la famille Rodriguez-Flores tente une nouvelle offensive pour convaincre les autorités de l’Immigration de lui permettre de reprendre une vie normale au Canada. Cela prend la forme d’une campagne de lettres acheminées au bureau du ministre fédéral de l’Immigration, Sean Fraser, à qui on demande d’utiliser son pouvoir discrétionnaire pour accorder la résidence permanente pour des motifs humanitaires.
Radio-Canada – 8 ans pour combattre le racisme dans la communauté francophone
La communauté francophone du Manitoba se donne huit ans pour réussir l’inclusion de toutes les personnes racisées d’expression française, selon un plan d’action pour combattre le racisme présenté à l’assemblée générale annuelle de la Société de la francophonie manitobaine jeudi soir. L’objectif ultime du groupe de travail est que l’inclusion des personnes racisées d’expression française soit réussie d’ici cinq à huit ans.
CBC News – International Students Welcome Lifting of Cap on Work Hours with Cautious Optimism
The Liberal government announced last week that it’s lifting the limit on the number of hours international students are allowed to work off campus each week. International students who were authorized to work off campus under the terms of their study permits were previously limited to 20 hours of paid work outside their studies for each week class was in session. The pilot project, which will run from Nov. 15 until Dec. 31, 2023, is part of an effort to address Canada’s labour shortage, said Immigration Minister Sean Fraser during last week’s announcement.
CBC News – About 1,000 Ukrainians Have Sought Refuge in N.L. But at Least One Says He Regrets Coming
In mid-September, Zohrab Demergian arrived in Newfoundland and Labrador with his wife, stepson and dog, after fleeing Ukraine earlier this year. The IT professional had high hopes for his job prospects and ability to find housing, but three weeks later, his family is still in temporary accommodations provided by the Association for New Canadians, and he hasn’t been able to secure meaningful employment.
Global News – ‘This Is Really the End’: Asylum Seekers in Canada Struggle with Suicidal Thoughts
Aaliyah often thinks about ending her life. She says the shame of abandoning her children is the only thing keeping her alive sometimes. Like many people seeking asylum in Canada, Aaliyah’s life has been filled with despair. Since arriving in Canada nearly five years ago, Aaliyah has struggled with mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. She said the fear of not knowing whether her claim will be accepted and whether her family will be deported is debilitating.
CTV News – Prominent Afghan Women’s Rights Activist Denied Refugee Admission into Canada, Upsetting Sponsors
Bessa Whitmore and Sharen Craig have been working for seven months to bring Farzana Adell Ghadiya to the safety of Ottawa. As sponsors, they had agreed to open their home to Ghadiya and provide her safety once she was able to make it to Canada. For more than a decade, Ghadiya has fought for women’s rights in Afghanistan, starting schools and working with the United Nations. She’s also Hazara, an ethnic minority targeted by the Taliban.
