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 – De futurs Canadiens refoulés à la frontière
En raison d’une règle émise au début de la pandémie, de nombreux nouveaux résidents permanents n’ont toujours pas le droit de s’installer au Canada, contrairement aux étudiants étrangers et aux travailleurs temporaires. Des exemptions existent néanmoins. Un futur résident permanent peut par exemple arriver au Canada si son dossier a été validé avant le 18 mars 2020. Cette règle a été émise par le gouvernement fédéral au printemps dernier et n’a pas été revue.
New York Times – Canada Formally Declares Proud Boys a Terrorist Group
Canada formally designated the Proud Boys as a terrorist group under its criminal law on Wednesday, a move that could lead to financial seizures and allow police to treat any crimes committed by members as terrorist activity. In its designation, the Canadian government said members of the Proud Boys “espouse misogynistic, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, anti-immigrant, and/or white supremacist ideologies and associate with white supremacist groups.”
CTV News – Canadian Dual Citizen Ordered to Pick One Nationality in Hong Kong Prison
A dual citizen of Canada and China who has been held prisoner in Hong Kong was recently forced to choose between their two nationalities, Global Affairs Canada says. Declaring themselves to be Canadian could have meant losing residency in Hong Kong, while declaring themselves to be Chinese would have removed their ability to receive help from the Canadian government.
Globe and Mail – Refugee Pact with U.S. Does Not Violate Constitutional Guarantees, Canada Argues
The Canadian government is telling the Federal Court of Appeal a judge made serious legal mistakes in striking down a refugee pact between Ottawa and Washington. Canada’s lawyers argue Federal Court Justice Ann Marie McDonald misapplied the law when she declared in July that the Safe Third Country Agreement violates constitutional guarantees of life, liberty and security.
CBC News – N.L. Needs More People. Jobs, a Warmer Welcome and a Long-Term Plan Could Help
A rock in the Atlantic Ocean and a vast subarctic landmass largely isolated from the rest of Canada — not necessarily an easy sell when stacked against the other provinces. Yet Newfoundland and Labrador is promoting immigration as a way to help fix its population problem. The issue has surfaced as a priority for political parties campaigning in the Feb. 13 election. So what’s needed to attract and retain more newcomers?
Le Nouvelliste – Des livres et des réfugié.e.s : une notoriété qui se gagne avec le temps
Il y a cinq ans pratiquement jour pour jour, lorsque Adis Simidzija a eu l’idée de créer de toute pièce la fondation Des livres et des réfugié-e-s afin entre autres, de faciliter l’intégration scolaire et sociale des personnes immigrantes, il était loin de se douter que son «bébé» allait finalement devenir bien plus qu’un simple organisme d’édition venant en aide à cette clientèle. Pourtant, cinq ans plus tard, dans son désir de rendre la société plus inclusive, la fondation trifluvienne qui vient tout juste de célébrer son 5e anniversaire est beaucoup plus que cela et dispose désormais d’une notoriété unique dans la région.
