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Anti-lockdown Councillor ousted as Centre Wellington deputy Mayor

February 23, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Keegan Kozolanka, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Source: GuelphToday.com CENTRE WELLINGTON – After a tense meeting Monday, Centre Wellington councillor Steven Vanleeuwen has been replaced […]

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Ontario Investing in Wearable Contact Tracing Technology for COVID19

February 18, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario is investing in wearable contact tracing technology.  Scarborough based FacedriveInc has been awarded $2.5 million to move forward with its tracing […]

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Ontario to Expand Small Business PPE Grant

February 16, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner The Ontario government is expanding its Main Street Relief Grant for Small businesses.  The announcement was made today by Minister of Economic […]

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COVID isolation kits created for vulnerable seniors, disabled

February 16, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Rocco Frangione, Local Journalism Initiative, Source: The North Bay Nugget Vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities in East Parry Sound are getting a pandemic […]

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Milton Postal Code ranks 18 among GTA areas for COVID19 Positivity

February 15, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner One Milton postal code ranks among the top areas for COVID19 positivity. L9T  moves from 32 on the list up to 18th […]

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Halton CMOH Issues additional instructions to businesses

February 13, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Halton Region is moving to the red designation as of February 16, 2021.  Chief Medical Officer of health (CMOH) Dr. Hamidah Meghani […]

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Halton among 27 Regions Moving to Framework

February 12, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Halton Region is among 27 regions returning to the province’s COVID19 reopening framework Tuesday February 16, 2021.  The announcement was made by […]

Ontario Delays March Break To Reduce Community Transmission of COVID19
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Ontario Delays March Break To Reduce Community Transmission of COVID19

February 11, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario is delaying its annual March Break until the week of April 12-16, 2021.  The decision was announced by Education Minister Stephen […]

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Hamilton Schools reopen Tuesday with Enhanced Measures

February 11, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Kate McCullough, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator After weeks of remote learning, Hamilton schools reopened to students on Monday with enhanced measures […]

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PSWs still moving between high-risk care settings

February 10, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Vjosa Isai, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Pointer The directive could not have been more clear: To keep Ontario’s most vulnerable safe, personal support […]

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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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