Une alliance nationale visant à fournir une base factuelle pour l'établissement et l'intégration des nouveaux arrivants, ainsi que pour la promotion de communautés accueillantes au Canada
La revue de presse fournit des liens aux articles récents et archivés, à la fois en anglais et en français, sur l’immigration et la diversité lesquels ont été publiés dans les média locaux et nationaux. Il y a également des articles internationaux. Cette section est mise à jour hebdomadairement.
Radio-Canada — Embauche de travailleurs étrangers limitée : des entreprises du Québec poursuivent Ottawa
Une vingtaine d’entreprises québécoises poursuivent le gouvernement fédéral en lien avec les restrictions concernant l’embauche de travailleurs étrangers temporaires faiblement rémunérés entrées en vigueur en septembre. Dans une demande introductive d’instance déposée en mai, les partis réclament près de 300 millions de dollars à Ottawa. L’embauche de travailleurs étrangers temporaires à bas salaire est la seule solution économiquement viable afin de pourvoir aux postes laissés vacants par la pénurie de main-d’œuvre et de compétence, peut-on lire dans le document daté du 23 mai.
CTV News — 23 Quebec business owners launch $300 million lawsuit over temporary foreign worker permits
A group of Quebec business owners have launched a $300 million lawsuit against the federal government this month, arguing they’re facing bankruptcy if Ottawa goes ahead with its plan to reduce the number of foreign workers coming into Canada. The heads of the 23 businesses, which make everything from steel products to winter jackets and airplane parts, say temporary foreign workers are essential to stay afloat. With Ottawa is pushing to reduce the number of permits it issues, employers are upset. The changes were put in place after growing pressure from Quebec and some conservative organizations who argue Canada can’t sustain such massive temporary immigration.
CIC News — Three regions announce details on new francophone pathway to permanent residence
Three regions in Canada have revealed details about a new pathway to permanent residence for French speakers. The FCIP, which launched earlier this year, is an employer-focused program. French-speaking foreign nationals who have an offer of employment in a community outside Quebec can get permanent residence (PR) through the pilot program, provided they meet other criteria. Six communities have been selected to participate in the FCIP. Only employers operating in at least one sector and hiring in a priority occupation are able to become designated employers for the FCIP. Foreign nationals need to have a job offer from a designated employer to be recommended for the FCIP by the community.
CBC News — 14 people and companies charged over alleged immigration scheme involving 2 P.E.I. farm operations
Fourteen people and companies with ties to Canadian Nectar Products and Island Gold Honey are facing charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in P.E.I. provincial court, with some of them also facing criminal charges for money laundering. In Georgetown court Thursday, a federal prosecutor told the court the case is based on what was found after eight search warrants were carried out. It also relies on electronic evidence, including text messages, gathered over the last number of years. Among those charged are Kamalpreet Khaira and his company, Canadian Nectar Products, as well as Roger O’Neill and his company, Island Gold Honey.
The Conversation — Canada’s proposed Strong Borders Act further threatens the legal rights of migrants
Canada’s federal government recently introduced the Strong Borders Act, also known as Bill C-2, that proposes Canada tighten migration controls and modernize border enforcement between Canada and the United States. Critics have warned the bill “could pave the way for mass deportations” as well as increase precarity for legal migrants. Even now, under existing laws, a migrant could be “legal” and still be denied health care, lose their job or effectively be unable to leave Canada for fear of being denied re-entry. Bill C-2’s expanded enforcement powers and increased risk of status revocation could make these precarities much worse.
CBC News — N.B. immigrant says pursuit of permanent residency was risky without paying for help
With the recent federal cuts to permanent residencies, Montiel said Canada’s immigration process has become more competitive and complex. Montiel said she spent about $5,000 on an immigration consultant and $2,000 more in processing fees to prepare and submit applications for herself and her two daughters. With the changes in immigration streams to focus on economic immigration, some immigrants have struggled and have gotten « stuck » in the process. To qualify, applicants need a year — 30 hours a week — of paid Canadian work experience under temporary resident status within the last three years. This experience must align with a national occupational classification job description.
