Labor’s Immigration Policy Under Fire for Non-Skilled Worker Bias
Labor maintains a 185,000 permanent migration program for 2025–26, prioritising skilled migrants (about 70%). Critics say visa settings…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
Syrian Family Reunites in Alberta After Nearly a Decade
On November 18, 2025, the Muhammad family reunited in Calgary after nearly ten years apart. Fleeing Syria in…
AI Growth and Visa Policy Fuel Vancouver Office Market Rebound
Changes to U.S. H-1B rules and rising AI company demand helped Vancouver lease 1.1 million square feet in…
IRCC backlog nears 1 million as study permit delays persist
By Aug. 31, 2025, IRCC had 958,850 pending files, with study permits and permanent residency causing major delays.…
Canadian Newcomers Face Declining Job Prospects Amid U.S.-Style Deportation Fears
Nearly half of about 2,000 surveyed newcomers fear shrinking job prospects after Ottawa reduced intake plans to 385,000…
Report finds highly skilled immigrants leaving Canada at rising rates
The Leaky Bucket 2025 reports that one in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years, with doctorate holders…
Canada’s 2025 Immigration Cuts Heighten Delays and Labour Shortages
Canada’s 2025 immigration plan slashes permanent resident targets to 395,000 and tightens temporary permits, capping temporary residents at…
Immigrants to Australia Must Uphold Core Values and Legal Obligations
Many Australian visas require adults to sign the Australian Values Statement, committing to laws, democracy, equality, and freedoms.…
IRCC Tightens Open Work Permits for Military Family Members in 2025
Effective January 21, 2025, IRCC removed open work permit access for most military dependent children (C46/C48) and spouses…