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Month: December 2021

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Ottawa to toughen international travel restrictions as omicron concerns escalate

December 15, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

The federal government will announce new and expanded travel measures on Wednesday in a bid to limit the spread of the omicron coronavirus variant. Multiple […]

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HRPS Looking for Witnesses to Fatal Collision

December 15, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) are looking for witnesses in relation to a single vehicle crash yesterday at 12pm in the […]

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Average house price hit all-time high of $720,850 in November

December 15, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

The average selling price of a resale home in Canada last month was $720,850, beating the all-time high that was set in March of this year. […]

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Colleges get set to train Canada’s green workforce

December 14, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Morgan Sharp, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer Canada’s goal of a net-zero economy by 2050 will require a broad reassessment of how […]

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Quebec to roll out rapid tests in pharmacies, urges people to work from home as omicron looms

December 14, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

Quebec will begin rolling out 10 million rapid tests in pharmacies across the province as of Monday and is asking people to once again work […]

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New Bank of Canada mandate maintains inflation target but keeps one eye on jobs picture, too

December 13, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

The Bank of Canada’s new mandate will see the central bank continue to target inflation in a range of between one and three per cent, […]

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B.C. First Nations Announce Plans To Make Olympic Bid For 2030 Winter Games

December 13, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Jacob Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Four B.C. First Nations have announced their plans to make the first ever Indigenous-led bid […]

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COVID-19 infections are on the rise and omicron could supercharge daily case counts, federal modelling says

December 11, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

New modelling released today by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) suggests the number of COVID-19 cases could increase sharply in the coming weeks as […]

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Milton Film Festival Announces Feature Film Lineup

December 11, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner The Milton Film Festival (MFF) has announced the 2022 feature film lineup.  14 films will be screen beginning January 29, 2022 with […]

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Halton Opening Booster Appointments to 50+ Starting Monday

December 10, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner. Local Journalism Initiative Halton Region is opening booster/third dose appointments  of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents 50 years of age and over […]

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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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