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.
La Presse — Le sentiment contre l’immigration connaît un certain essor au Canada
Le consensus canadien sur les effets positifs de l’immigration s’est effondré au cours des dernières années. Environ la moitié de la population croit que le pays accueille trop d’immigrants, selon de nombreux sondages réalisés par des firmes privées. Les propres données du gouvernement fédéral confirment la tendance. En novembre 2024, 54 % des répondants d’un sondage téléphonique réalisé par le ministère de l’Immigration, des Réfugiés et de la Citoyenneté jugeaient que trop d’immigrants venaient s’installer au Canada.
CBC News — Quebec immigration minister says Ottawa ‘insensitive’ to temporary workers’ distress
Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge is responding to public outcry against his government’s policy changes for non-permanent residents by making a plea to the federal government. Roberge is asking for an exemption allowing non-permanent residents living outside Montreal and Laval and affected by the elimination of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) to renew their work permits and remain in the province pending the assessment of their immigration applications.
CBC News — Alberta Next panel recommends referendums on immigration, leaving Canada Pension Plan
An Alberta panel aimed at finding ways the province can strengthen its autonomy has offered up seven recommendations, including options for referendum topics. The Alberta Next panel, made up of 15 people and chaired by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, released its report Friday afternoon after holding town hall meetings in 10 communities across the province over the summer and fall. The recommendations relate to self-government, a provincial pension plan, personal income tax, equalization and federal transfers, a provincial police service, immigration and constitutional reform.
CIC News — Canada closes Start-up Visa Program, will launch new entrepreneur pathway to permanent residence
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is putting the brakes on some of its business programs to set the foundation for a new pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs. On December 19, the department announced that it will no longer accept applications for the optional work permit available to Start-Up Visa (SUV) applicants, except for those already in Canada applying to extend their current SUV work permit. Moreover, effective December 31, 11.59 pm, IRCC will also stop accepting new SUV applications. An exception will be made for applicants who have already gotten a valid commitment from a designated organization that was made in 2025, but haven’t yet applied. Applicants with a valid 2025 commitment certificate must apply by June 30, 2026.
Government of Canada — Update on Immigration Measures for Entrepreneurs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is introducing several changes to its business immigration programs to support the sustainable immigration levels and Canada’s Talent Attraction Strategy announced in the 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan. Effective today, IRCC is no longer accepting applications for the optional work permit available to Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program applicants, except for those already in Canada applying to extend their current SUV work permit.
Le Devoir — Accusé d’« inhumanité » à l’égard des travailleurs temporaires, Québec jette le blâme sur Ottawa
Le maire de Lévis a uni sa voix à celle de Bruno Marchand, vendredi, pour réclamer des assouplissements au programme. Face à la détresse provoquée par l’abolition du Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ), le gouvernement du Québec et son ministre de l’Immigration, Jean-François Roberge, jettent le blâme sur Ottawa. Selon eux, le fédéral refuse « depuis juin » d’édicter une clause de droits acquis pour garantir le droit de séjour aux personnes en attente de leur résidence permanente et qui vivent à l’extérieur de Montréal et de Laval.
