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Halton Region Opens Availability for Third COVID-19 shot

November 4, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

Effective Saturday November 6, Halton Region is opening more appointments for residents to get their third dose of COVID-19 vaccine.  The move follows a directive […]

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Ford to Protect Hospital Workers from Vaccine Requirements

November 4, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario Premier Doug Ford will not force Ontario’s hospital workers to be vaccinated.  He made the decision in a statement released late […]

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Ontario Releases Dates for COVID-19 Reopening Plan

October 22, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner The Ford government has unveiled its plans to further loosen remaining COVID-19 restrictions.  The strategy was announced earlier today by Premier Doug […]

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Ontario Residents Able to Download Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates As of This Weekend

October 15, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Verify Ontario is now available for download.  The app is for businesses to be able to scan the QR code associated with […]

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Migrant Workers Await Justice as Charges laid against Scotlynn Farms

October 7, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Shazia Nazir Ontario’s Ministry of Labour has laid 20 charges against Scotlynn SweetPac and owner Scott Biddle.  The actions follow COVID-19 outbreak where 199 […]

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What happens when you find a business on anti-vaccination passport website? Here’s what we found in Hamilton

September 28, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

A handful of Hamilton business owners are refusing to enforce Ontario’s proof-of-vaccination policies that are meant to stop the spread of COVID-19, CBC Hamilton has confirmed. The province’s COVID-19 […]

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RESCON says Ontario vaccine passports crucial to raising COVID-19 vaccination rate

September 22, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Shazia Nazir, Local Journalism Initiative The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) has issued a statement in support of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement […]

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Halton Resuming School-related immunizations

September 15, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Halton Region is opening four community immunization clinics to help with school-related vaccines.  The clinics will open September 20, 2021. “With many […]

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Ontario Releases Guidelines for Proof of Vaccination

September 14, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario has released the guidance, and support resources for its COVID-19 vaccine passport.  The move comes ahead of a September 22 deadline […]

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Ontario CMOH Issues New Directives on COVID-19 Vaccines

August 17, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario Chief Medical Officer of health (CMOH) Dr. Kieran Moore has issued new Directives on immunization.  The orders were prompted by the […]

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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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