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 – La pandémie multiplie les obstacles pour les immigrantes récentes
La pandémie crée de nouveaux défis sur le marché du travail pour les femmes immigrantes issues de minorités visibles et nouvellement arrivées au Canada. Ceux-ci s’ajoutent à une série d’obstacles qu’elles devaient déjà franchir. Les règlements sanitaires sont notamment en cause, indique la directrice des programmes d’immigration et d’employabilité du Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM), Salimata Soro.
Radio-Canada – Intéresser les jeunes issus de l’immigration aux élections fédérales
Ils n’ont pas encore l’âge de voter, mais ils en savent déjà quelque chose avec le scrutin du 20 septembre prochain. Eux, ce sont les membres du Forum Jeunesse de Saint-Michel, un quartier multiethnique de Montréal où vit une forte communauté d’origine maghrébine. Les parents de ces jeunes n’ont pas les élections et leurs enjeux comme priorité « donc le foyer familial n’est pas un milieu naturel d’apprentissage politique pour eux, de même que l’école. ».
CBC News – Muslim Communities Worry That Islamophobic Violence Is Being Forgotten During Election Campaign
Three months after all major party leaders gave emotional speeches at a vigil in London, Ontario for the four members of the Aafzal family who were killed in a drive-by attack, the threat of Islamophobic violence still hasn’t emerged as an issue in this federal election. “There were huge promises of accountability now, this time, during this election. Our leaders are not taking this up,” said Mustafa Farooq, president of the National Council of Canadian Muslims.
CBC News – Manitoba Ethnocultural Group Encourages New Canadians to Get Out and Vote
Dozens of people with the Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba came together in Central Park in Winnipeg on Thursday to persuade new Canadians to cast a ballot in the upcoming federal election. To do that, there are a number of challenges that need to be faced, said Luladei Abdi Hassen. She said some newcomers might have misconceptions about voting. Others might be intimidated by the unfamiliar process or not be used to voting because they either weren’t allowed to or had their access restricted back home.
Toronto Star – B.C. Opens Consultation on Anti-Racism Legislation as Groups Praise Data Collection
The British Columbia government is asking residents to provide input on proposed anti-racism legislation as members of marginalized communities say the collection of data will help groups flourish. Rachna Singh, the parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives, says the public feedback will help better identify systemic racism in existing government programs. B.C. residents can share their thoughts through an online government portal until Nov. 30.
CTV News – The Push to Help Manitoba Newcomers Vote in the Federal Election
Multiple community organizations are encouraging Winnipeg’s immigrant and refugee population to exercise their right to vote. “Got citizenship? Go vote!” was the call to action on Thursday in Winnipeg’s Central Park. The Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba – Stronger Together, Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations, Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, and Immigration Partnership Winnipeg hosted the afternoon event.
