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Month: November 2021

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The U.S. may implement a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics. Canada should follow, experts say

November 19, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

If the U.S. government implements a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games to protest China’s human rights abuses, Canada should do the same, former diplomats and […]

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Ford government says schools will get COVID tests after all

November 19, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Morgan Sharp, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer All elementary and secondary students in Ontario will be able to pick up a box of […]

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Ontario condo developer suddenly cancels years-long sales deal — unless buyers pay $100K more

November 19, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

The foundation has been poured for Soraya Palma’s first home and she’s finished paying the $40,000 deposit. But the 29-year-old says she now has no choice […]

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2022 Budget Deliberations December 6

November 18, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner It’s budget season in the Town of Milton.  Council will meet December 6 to debate its 2022 operating budget. The 2022 budget […]

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Hamilton youth charged after $46M in cryptocurrency stolen from U.S. resident was used to get gaming username

November 18, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

A Hamilton youth has been charged in the theft of $46 million in cryptocurrency after investigators learned some of it was put toward buying a gaming […]

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Catholic Church finally offers apology

November 18, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Benjamin Powless, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,  The Nation The Roman Catholic Church is responding to renewed criticisms after it was revealed that the church […]

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Milton Ranks 21 on Municipal Democracy Index

November 17, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner The Ontario Municipal Democracy Index ranks Milton 21 out of 32 for democratic health.  It doesn’t surprise me at all.  Before COVID-19 […]

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Inflation rate jumps again to new 18-year high of 4.7%

November 17, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

Canada’s inflation rate jumped to a new 18-year high of 4.7 per cent last month, led by sharply higher prices for energy. Statistics Canada says […]

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Rains to subside as B.C. assesses damage from floods, mudslides

November 16, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

Torrential rain over the weekend and into Monday left towns flooded and highways closed in B.C., but rains are likely to subside on Tuesday. Torrential […]

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New McMaster course aims to spark conversation about context, history behind ’We The North’

November 16, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

We The North’ — It’s a phrase that’s familiar to Raptors fans across the country, but a professor is hoping a new course at McMaster […]

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  • Migrant Worker Community Program hosts annual Health and Information Fair with strong community turnout
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  • 21:20 Apr 30, 2026 ONT-LJI-Migrant-workers-TR‑to‑PR Migrant workers call for clarity on stalled TR‑to‑PR plan By: Saeed Akhtar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter Source: Tilbury Times Reporter Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab had said the federal government’s new Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident (TR‑to‑PR) pathway would launch in April. But as the month ends, no program has been released, leaving migrant workers, international students and advocacy groups calling for clarity. On Thursday morning, the Migrant Rights Network, Canada’s largest migrant‑led coalition, sent the minister a list of minimum requirements for the promised program. The group warned that any new pathway must avoid the pitfalls of previous immigration pilots and must serve as a step toward permanent resident status for all migrants. The federal government has committed to accelerating the transition of up to 33,000 temporary workers to permanent residency in 2026 and 2027. But migrant‑rights advocates say a narrow or highly restricted program could create panic, confusion and exploitation among workers who have been waiting months for details. Past programs have shown how demand can overwhelm limited pathways. When the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots opened in 2025, more than 40,000 care workers attempted to apply for just 5,500 spots, crashing the website and leaving thousands without answers. Many remain in limbo today. At the same time, more than 2.3 million people on study and work permits have faced permit expiries in 2025 and 2026. Many have remained in Canada on maintained status, hoping the TR‑to‑PR pathway would offer a route to stability. The closure of the Agri‑Food Immigration Pilot, one of the few permanent residency options for agricultural workers, has further heightened pressure on the upcoming program. Despite the federal commitment, the government has not released full eligibility criteria, application rules or timelines through official channels. Instead, partial details have circulated through interviews, social‑media posts and consultant advertising, leaving many migrants to make major life decisions based on speculation. “Thousands are shut out and the most vulnerable are exploited when the government launches narrow, time‑limited programs with limited information,” said Syed Hussan of the Migrant Rights Network Secretariat.  “A pathway for 33,000 people cannot solve a crisis affecting millions. Canada needs permanent resident status for all migrants.” In Chatham‑Kent and Essex counties, where agri‑food operations, seafood‑processing plants and greenhouse farms rely heavily on temporary foreign workers, many say the uncertainty is affecting their ability to plan for the future. A seafood‑processing worker in the region, who asked not to be named for fear of employer repercussions, said the lack of information has created anxiety. “We’ve been waiting every day for news,” he said.  “Many of us have families back home depending on us. Without clear rules, we don’t know if we should renew permits, save money for applications, or prepare to leave.” A seasonal agricultural worker from the Leamington area, Carlos Hernández, said many long‑time workers feel they are being left behind. “I’ve been working so hard in the greenhouses,” Hernández said.  “We help keep the food supply going, but we still don’t know if this program will include us. People are stressed because everything is rumours.” Another worker, María López, who came from Mexico and works at a large greenhouse operation outside Leamington, said the lack of official information has created fear among her co‑workers. “Some of us renewed our permits, others are waiting, and no one knows what is the right choice,” López said.  “We just want clear rules. Many of us want to stay here permanently, but we don’t know if we will even qualify.” The Migrant Rights Network is calling for a TR‑to‑PR pathway that includes seasonal agricultural, food‑processing and seafood workers; undocumented people and those who have lost status; workers in all regions including major urban centres; workers in all TEER categories including low‑wage roles; and people currently excluded by language tests, education requirements, employer‑controlled permits or permit type. Advocates say these measures are necessary to ensure the program does not repeat past failures and to prevent further exploitation of workers who have few or no other pathways to permanent residency. As April closes without the promised launch, migrant‑rights groups say they will continue pressing Ottawa for transparency, fairness and a program that reflects the scale of the need.
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