World Migration News - March 15, 2023
News Bulletin 1:
In 2022, Canada welcomed over 550,000 international students, creating a surge in demand for housing. This demand was particularly high in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver. Experts predict that the demand for international student housing will continue to rise in the near future. Investors are considering investing in the real estate market to meet this demand.
News Bulletin 2:
This article explains the consequences of failing to fulfill commitments made during Canada's immigration program, known as "Undertaking." These commitments include securing financial resources, housing, language proficiency, and meeting program requirements. Failure to fulfill these commitments can result in the loss of immigration rights, forfeiture of documents, deportation, or denial of citizenship. The article also addresses how to deal with such unforeseen circumstances, but encourages immigrants to contact Immigration Canada early for assistance.
News Bulletin 3
This article discusses a project in Hamilton, Canada called "Immigrant Faces," which allows immigrants to tell their own stories through images and videos. Created by the Hamilton Immigrant City Centre, the project aims to showcase the diversity and positivity of Hamilton's immigrant community. The photos and videos will be displayed at community centers and schools in the area. The project hopes to help build connections between different population groups and foster respect for the differences and diversity of the community.
News Bulletin 4
This article provides information about Guru Nanak Food Bank's orientation session for newcomers to Canada. Held online, the session received a positive response from users, especially those new to Canada. The session provided participants with the necessary knowledge to use Guru Nanak Food Bank's services, while also helping them learn more about the Canadian community and culture. Additionally, the session provided information about other services and support programs for newcomers to Canada. Guru Nanak Food Bank's sponsors and partners also participated in the session to introduce their services and programs. Guru Nanak Food Bank is a non-profit organization based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, providing food and other support services to those in need within the community.
News Bulletin 5:
This article reports on the Canadian government's announcement of a $2.5 billion investment plan in Alberta's housing market to help increase housing supply and alleviate price pressures. This plan, implemented through the Rent-to-Purchase Program (RRAP) and the Housing Claims Program (HNAP), will enable lower-income families and individuals to purchase or renovate older homes. This is part of the Canadian government's strategy to address housing shortages and reduce price pressures in the housing market.
News Bulletin 6
An article in the National Post by Joel Kotkin discusses the topic of systemic racism in the United States and Canada. According to the author, major acts of racism have occurred in both countries; however, the statistics suggest that the US and Canada are not inherently racist nations.
The author argues that, over the years, both the United States and Canada have made progress in addressing issues related to race. However, addressing these issues should be based on facts and data, not on emotion or fake news.
The author also argues that the current "anti-racism" movement is being misused and misinterpreted. Instead of focusing on addressing issues related to race, many people are using this issue to increase their own power or the power of their groups.
In summary, the author argues that the United States and Canada are not racially segregated countries, and that issues related to race should be addressed based on facts and data, not on emotion or fake news.
News Bulletin 7
The article states that a recent report by the Canadian Council for Diversity and Growth (CCDI) indicated that the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sufficient immigration staff to meet its processing targets. According to the report, IRCC has increased staffing and implemented other measures to improve immigration processing procedures, resulting in increased processing capacity. However, the CCDI still recommends further improvements to the processing system and an evaluation of IRCC's effectiveness to ensure that the processing is fair and efficient.
News Bulletin 8
The article states that Saskatchewan, a Canadian province, will increase the number of Canadian government immigration nomination programs from 7,500 to 8,000 in 2021. This will allow Saskatchewan to bring more immigrants into the province to work and settle. This increased program could also help Saskatchewan meet its workforce needs and boost economic development. However, with the increase in the program, Saskatchewan needs to improve its immigration reception and support system to ensure successful settlement and contribute to the province's development.
News Bulletin 9
This article refutes Ontario Premier Doug Ford's claim that the passage of Bill 23 will improve immigration and make Ontario a more attractive destination for immigrants. However, immigration policy experts argue that these claims lack factual basis and do not accurately reflect the current situation. Furthermore, experts are concerned that Bill 23 will have negative impacts on immigration acceptance in Ontario.