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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.
Soon after an earthquake destroyed much of Haiti in 2010, the Canadian and Quebec governments announced plans to fast-track the immigration of families impacted by the disaster. Under the plan, siblings would be able to sponsor their brothers and sisters. […] Nearly three years after an earthquake destroyed much of Haiti, 3,824 people from the devastated country have immigrated to Quebec.
Established in 1988 to meet labour market needs in the north part of York Region, Job Skills helps residents reach economic independence, said executive director Nella Iasci. The agency provides employment, newcomer and business services, and programs are also offered in Toronto, Dufferin, Halton and Peel regions. They include help for women returning to the workforce, for youth at risk, foreign trained professionals and older workers. More than 25,000 people turn to the agency annually.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1273951–job-skills-agency-eases-way-for-immigrants
Laurie Mozeson has been appointed as a Citizenship Judge in Edmonton for a full-time, three-year term, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today. The appointment is effective October 29, 2012. A barrister and solicitor with Alberta Justice for four years, Ms. Mozeson has 17 years of experience as a prosecutor, both with the federal Department of Justice and the Attorney General of Alberta.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-10-19b.asp
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney departed Brussels, Belgium yesterday marking the end of his official visit to Europe, which included visits to Ireland, Hungary, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Belgium. Minister Kenney first travelled to Dublin, Ireland, to participate in several immigration recruitment activities. He announced an expansion of the popular International Experience Canada Program and delivered a presentation at the Working Abroad Exposition where more than 50 Canadian companies had some 3,000 jobs on immediate offer.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-10-19a.asp
After escaping the largest human-trafficking ring in Canadian history, Tibor Baranyai could have quietly returned to his native Hungary. Instead, he chose to help police and prosecutors take down the criminal organization that forced him to work as a virtual slave on construction sites. […] He can never go home again – the gang he helped dismantle in Canada is still active in Hungary. […] And now, his wife and stepdaughter are to be deported to Hungary. They say they have been ordered to leave Canada on Friday.
This Canadian Citizenship Week (October 15 – 21) we’re reflecting on what it means to make this country home, and how new Canadians might adapt to everything from a new climate to a unique tapestry of cultures. […] We’re reaching out to those who have memories of adjusting to life in Canada — whether you’re a permanent resident, or an international student, or a long-time citizen — and asking that you tweet your best tip to those just starting out or still getting used to this vast country.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2012/10/tweet-your-advice-for-new-citizens-with-canadatips.html