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Ontario to Enhance School COVID-19 Protocols, Expand Testing
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Ontario to Enhance School COVID-19 Protocols, Expand Testing

February 1, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario is enhancing its COVID-19  safety protocols and expanding at schools.  The announcement was made by Education Minister Stephen Lecce at a […]

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Two Milton Postal Codes Among Top 40 Affected By COVID19

January 30, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner There are now two Milton postal codes among the top 40 areas in the Greater Toronto area (GTA) for testing positive for […]

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Ontario Extends Off-Peak Electricity Rates

January 28, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

The province of Ontario is extending the electricity rate relief for Ontarians because of the Stay-At-Home Order as part of the response to the province’s […]

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Ontario Outlines Phase Two of Its Vaccination Plan

January 13, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner The province of Ontario is preparing to immunize up to 8.5 million people in phase two of its COVID-19 vaccination plan.  The […]

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Ontario Declares State of Emergency

January 12, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario has declared a state-of-emergency as it continues fighting the second wave of COVID-19.  Cases in Ontario have doubled over the past […]

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HRPS’ Chief Tanner Travels to Florida

January 8, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Chief Stephen Tanner has released a statement on his travel to Florida for what he calls personal […]

Ontario to Extend Online Learning Until January 25
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Ontario to Extend Online Learning Until January 25

January 7, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario is extending virtual learning for the province’s elementary school students an additional two weeks.  The announcement comes amid the consultation with […]

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Letters To The Editor: January 6 2021

January 6, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

I am wondering why nurses working with the elderly regularly at Milton Hospital are not getting the vaccine immediately like Long Term Care workers.  These […]

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Ontario Confirms Presence of UK COVID19

December 27, 2020 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner The province of Ontario has confirmed the presence of a COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom (UK).  Two cases were […]

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Ontario Provides Financial Support for Residents due to COVID19 Lockdown

December 23, 2020 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario will provide financial assistance to residents when the province enters its second COVID-19 lockdown December 26, 2020.  The announcement included a […]

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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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