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.
Globe and Mail – Ottawa Capped Immigration Program for Afghans Who Worked with Canada Since Its Launch
When the federal government launched an immigration program for Afghans who worked with Canada’s military or government in Afghanistan, it capped the number of people it was willing to receive at a maximum of 2,500, though did not make that figure public for more than a year. The cap for the special immigration measures (SIM) program was then gradually increased over several months. The evolving caps were made public for the first time on Aug. 27 – more than a year after the program began.
The Guardian – British Muslims’ citizenship reduced to ‘second-class’ status, says thinktank
British Muslims have had their citizenship reduced to “second-class” status as a result of recently extended powers to strip people of their nationality, a thinktank has claimed. The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) says the targets of such powers are almost exclusively Muslims, mostly of south Asian heritage, embedding discrimination and creating a lesser form of citizenship.
CBC News – Here’s Why Indian Students Are Coming to B.C. — and Canada — in the Thousands
Experts say there are specific circumstances that have triggered a sharp influx of students from India recently. India and South Asia have historically been large contributors to Canadian immigration — more than five per cent of British Columbians speak Punjabi natively. However, the biggest driver of immigration recently has been post-secondary education and the promise of the Canadian dream.
Radio-Canada – Le « rêve canadien » attire de plus en plus d’étudiants indiens au Canada
De plus en plus d’étudiants indiens viennent faire des études postsecondaires au Canada et notamment en Colombie-Britannique. En 2021, 42 % des visas octroyés à des étudiants internationaux l’ont été à des étudiants originaires de l’Inde, précise Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC), une proportion qui a doublé depuis 2015. Des experts attribuent cette hausse à la qualité de vie au Canada, à l’essor de la classe moyenne en Inde et au chômage des jeunes dans ce pays.
CBC News – Welcome Week Aims to Foster Connection, Sense of Belonging for Region’s Newcomers
A new event that kicked off on Friday aims to give newcomers in Waterloo region a chance to connect with the community and learn more about local services available in the region. Welcome Week has been celebrated in other parts of the world for the past decade and across Canada for the last three years. This is the first year the region will host Welcome Week from Sept. 9 to the 18.
The Guardian – King and Country: Brief Delay as New Canadians Swear Oath to Charles III
Roberto Rocha was huddled with three others around a computer screen, as one of the friends prepared to become a Canadian citizen. The pandemic had derailed the pomp of an in-person swearing-in ceremony, leaving 140 excited, polite faces to meet instead on a Zoom screen. As news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death rippled around the world on Thursday, Rocha and his friends unexpectedly witnessed the efficient protocol that goes into effect in the aftermath of such a moment.
