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 — Statement by Minister Diab on Canada Day
The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement on Canada Day: “Canada Day is a time to reflect on who we are as a country and to celebrate the people, cultures, and values that bring us together. From coast to coast to coast, Canadians can mark this day with pride in our shared commitment to democracy, equality and building a better future. “Canada’s story did not begin with Confederation when Canada became a country. It began with Indigenous Peoples who cared for their land and territories since time immemorial.
CIC News — Manitoba’s PNP issues invitations to skilled workers and international students
On 26 June, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued more invitations to apply for provincial nomination to foreign nationals with a connection to the province. These individuals were foreign workers and students who were invited for their ability to contribute to Manitoba’s labour force and effectively settle in the province. The MPNP held two draws on 26 June, under its International Education Stream (IES) and skilled worker streams. The MPNP invited 14 candidates of the Skilled Worker Stream—under either the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream or the Skilled Worker Overseas stream—who declared in their profiles that they were invited by Manitoba under a strategic recruitment initiative.
CBC News — Joy and responsibility: Saskatchewan immigrants reflect on what it means to belong
As many in Saskatchewan celebrate Canada Day, the day holds many different meanings. For some, it’s a day of national pride, especially in light of rhetoric around Canada becoming the 51st state that originated from U.S President Donald Trump. But for others, it is a day to mark a moment of reflection for many who now call this country home. “I’ve been here for a while now, and it feels like home,” said Iryn Tushabe, a Regina-based author who immigrated from Uganda in 2007. “I have friends here, I have community, people who came to my aid when I needed child care and babysitters.”
CIC Times — IRCC Announces Major Changes in 2025–2026 Departmental Plan
The Canadian immigration department has released a departmental plan for 2025-2026 featuring various new programs and policy restructures in immigration. These modifications represent a new strategic approach to the management of the Canada Immigration system by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in line with demographic change, construction capacity, and workforce needs. The plan is further testament to the fact that this year, IRCC has not faltered in its efforts to enhance the integrity, efficiency, and responsiveness of the Canadian immigration system.
Radio-Canada — Tenue à bout de bras, la Clinique santé des réfugiés perdra d’autres employés en septembre
Déjà en sous-effectif, l’équipe de la Clinique santé des réfugiés de l’Hôpital Jeffery Hale craint perdre près de la moitié de son personnel administratif et de santé au cours des prochains mois. Cela s’ajoutera aux membres du personnel qui avaient déjà quitté en raison de la lourdeur de la tâche. « On a deux postes d’IPS qui sont non occupés qu’on n’est pas capable de recruter. Ça prouve que c’est des conditions difficiles », lance Élizabeth Parenteau, médecin de famille à la Clinique santé des réfugiés de l’Hôpital Jeffery Hale.
CBC News — Community groups push restorative justice for racialized Winnipeggers
Community groups in Winnipeg are pushing for a more restorative approach to policing and prosecuting racialized communities in Winnipeg. The “Community Solutions for Safety for Racialized Newcomer Youth in Winnipeg,” report, published this month by the Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, collected first-hand accounts from 76 youth between the ages of 13 and 35. Those issues are leading to the continued overrepresentation of racialized persons and groups in the criminal justice system, including immigrant and Indigenous communities, according to the report. The manual was released after a three-year, three-phase project that began in 2021, launched after several fatal police encounters in Manitoba.
