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Vaccine Distribution Raises Questions in Peel

March 19, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Isaac Callan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Pointer A provincial directive has blocked vital vaccine information from being shared with residents in Peel. More […]

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COVID19 Exposure: Oliver’s Steakhouse, Oakville

March 19, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Halton Region Public Health has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Oliver’s Steakhouse Restaurant located at 141 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville. Patrons […]

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Halton Begins Vaccinating Residents over 75, Indigenous over 55

March 18, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Halton continues to rollout its COVID-19 vaccination plan.  Beginning March 19, residents 75 years of age and older, as well as Indigenous […]

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Milton Retirement Homes to Receive Funding for COVID-related expenses

March 17, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Milton Retirement homes are getting $135,700 in funding for additional protection against COVID-19.  The money comes from a $30 million overall investment […]

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From fixing backs to serving plates, retired chiropractor says ‘variety is the spice of life’

March 15, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Dariya Baiguzhiyeva, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TimminsToday.com For Merv Russell, as long as the meal has flavours you put your heart into, people will […]

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Ontario Launching COVID-19 Vaccine Booking System

March 14, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario will launch its provincial booking system for COVID-19 vaccines March 15, at 8:00 a.m.  The process will be an online portal […]

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Halton Requiring Amazon Brampton Employees to self-isolate

March 12, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Halton Region is asking all employees living or present in the area impacted by the COVID19 outbreak at Amazon’s Brampton facility. “If […]

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Krantz Reflects on one year of COVID19

March 12, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner It’s been on year since COVID-19 hit the Town of Milton.  Mayor Gord Krantz released a statement on what he called 12 […]

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It doesn’t make any sense’: Concerns grow over retirement facility excluded from COVID-19 vaccines

March 11, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Maria Iqbal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Hamilton Spectator Concerns are growing around Hamilton seniors in a retirement facility who have not yet received […]

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Ontario Pharmacies and Primary Care to begin offering COVID19 vaccines

March 10, 2021 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Laura Steiner Ontario pharmacies will begin distributing the COVID19 vaccine on Friday March 12, 2021.  The announcement came from Ontario Premier Doug Ford,  Solicitor […]

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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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