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.
CIC Times — Temporary Public Policy Opens Door for Work Permit Extensions in Manitoba
Recently, the province of Manitoba has announced that it will begin accepting applications under a temporary public policy. This will allow prospective PNP candidates to apply for a Manitoba-specific work permit extension. As of April 22, 2025, eligible individuals whose work permits have expired or are about to expire within the next 45 days can apply for a two-year extension with the help of a Support Letter issued by the Manitoba government.
CBC News — Foreign workers in N.W.T. say they can’t wait much longer for answers, after Nominee Program cuts
The town hall at the Northern United Place, held by Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart and Yellowknife Centre MLA Robert Hawkins, was meant to give the MLAs a better understanding of what people tied to the nominee program are facing, and what they’d like to see from the program in the future. Federal cuts to the program this year meant 150 people could apply, a vast reduction from previous years — and 60 of those spots were already reserved for previous applicants.
The Conversation — Canada’s new immigration policy favours construction workers but leaves the rest behind
Migrant workers have long been recognized as essential to Canada’s economy. But that recognition rarely translates into meaningful inclusion. As Canada embarks on new immigration reforms, persistent inequalities continue to define who truly belongs, and who remains excluded. In March, the federal government announced a new national pathway to permanent residence for up to 6,000 out-of-status construction workers.
Le Devoir — Maître chez soi? Le Québec et l’immigration en 2025
Ces derniers mois, les annonces et les changements politiques liés à la gestion de la migration au Québec se sont enchaînés : diminution des cibles d’immigration permanente et planification inédite par le fédéral du nombre de personnes ayant un statut temporaire qui pourront arriver ou demeurer sur le territoire ; resserrement des conditions d’admission pour venir étudier au pays ; restrictions accrues pour les entreprises qui souhaitent recruter de la main-d’œuvre étrangère ; débats sur la nécessité de « protéger » la frontière canado-américaine pour répondre aux menaces de Donald Trump ; suspension de certains programmes majeurs d’immigration au Québec, allant de la sélection de travailleurs qualifiés à la réinstallation des personnes réfugiées.
The Globe and Mail — CAPIC Submits Policy Paper Highlighting Long-Term Economic Impact of Immigration
The Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) has submitted a new policy paper addressing the long-term economic impact of immigration in Canada. This comprehensive study goes beyond skills enhancement and humanitarian contributions, shedding light on how business immigration contributes to capital mobilization and financial sustainability across the country.
Reuters — Some migrants in Canada lose work status while applications languish
Migrants living in Canada are facing longer waits to renew paperwork that would allow them to keep working legally, as growing backlogs and changing rules stymie efforts to maintain legal status, according to interviews and data obtained by Reuters. Losing status means people who have paid taxes cannot work or access medical care and other services in a country that has long prided itself for its universal health care.
