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.
Government of Canada — Celebrating Canadian Citizenship: Diversity, Resilience and a Shared Future
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement today to mark the start of Citizenship Week, which runs from May 26 to June 1, 2025: “Each year, Citizenship Week offers our country an occasion to reflect on the meaning of citizenship. Canada is a mosaic that includes Canadians of all backgrounds and cultures, and that holds at its centre the histories of Indigenous Peoples and our commitment to reconciliation. This week, and every week, we embrace the shared rights and responsibilities that come with Canadian citizenship and remember the common values that define us as Canadians. We also take this moment to recognize that our diversity is our strength and to collectively recommit to building a better future for all who live here.
Radio-Canada — Immigration : la MRC Abitibi-Ouest en lice pour le Prix Ulrick-Chérubin
Les efforts d’accueil et d’intégration des nouveaux arrivants de la MRC Abitibi-Ouest pourraient lui valoir une récompense provinciale. Elle figure parmi les trois finalistes au Prix Ulrick-Chérubin, qui sera remis jeudi à Québec lors de l’Assemblée des MRC de la Fédération québécoise des municipalités. Institué en 2022, le Prix Ulrick-Chérubin reconnaît chaque année l’engagement d’une municipalité ou d’une MRC ainsi que d’un organisme à but non lucratif dans la mise en œuvre de meilleures pratiques favorisant l’accueil, l’intégration et l’inclusion des personnes immigrantes.
The Economic Times — Canada: PM Carney outlines immigration priorities in new mandate letter
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a new mandate letter to his cabinet, emphasizing two key immigration priorities: reducing overall immigration to sustainable levels and attracting top global talent to support Canada’s economy. These objectives are among the top seven priorities for the federal cabinet moving forward, as per a report by CIC News. The mandate letter reiterates the Liberal government’s commitment to stabilizing permanent resident immigration levels, acknowledging that previous increases had placed strain on housing and public services. The government aims to admit 395,000 permanent residents in 2025, 380,000 in 2026, and 365,000 in 2027, aligning with the goal of keeping admissions below 1% of Canada’s projected population of 41.5 million in 2025.
Le Devoir — Des progrès pour attirer des étudiants noirs dans les programmes de médecine
La proportion de médecins noirs est faible en comparaison avec la représentativité de cette communauté dans la population. Même s’il existe encore des défis pour recruter des étudiants noirs en médecine, on commence à voir des changements positifs. Par exemple, l’Université de Montréal a mis en branle il y a quelques années un programme pour mettre de l’avant la diversité dans le milieu médical. En 2022, l’université lançait son Plan d’action pour favoriser l’accès des communautés noires aux professions de la santé.
À l’organisme INICI, on ne tourne pas autour du pot : l’objectif pour les demandeurs d’asile est de trouver un premier emploi, vite, peu importe le domaine. « Ce qu’on veut, c’est du placement, parce qu’il faut commencer quelque part », affirme Marie-Laure Konan, directrice générale de l’organisme situé sur le boulevard Pie-IX, dans l’est de Montréal. Son message aux nouveaux arrivants est clair : l’important, c’est de mettre un pied dans le marché du travail, même si ce n’est pas l’emploi idéal.
National Post — What the data show about the state of immigration in Canada since cuts were announced
A new analysis of immigration data released by the federal government reveals that while the number of new permanent residents dropped after the federal government announced that it would cut immigration levels, the number of temporary foreign workers actually increased, while other temporary permits declined.Last October, the federal government under then prime minister Justin Trudeau announced it would reduce its permanent immigration targets from 500,000 down to 395,000 in 2025. The government also set a cap for the first time on the intake of temporary residents in both student and worker streams, at 673,650 temporary resident visas for 2025.
