Irish Emigration to Australia Hits Decade High as US Inflows Peak
In the year to April 2025, 13,500 Irish emigrated to Australia (27% up) and 9,600 arrived from the…
Articles by & updated by Oliver Mercer
Prince Edward Island Issues Invitations in Eighth PNP Draw of 2025
PEI’s August 21, 2025 PNP draw issued 132 ITAs for Labour Impact and Express Entry, prioritizing local workers…
Canada’s New Immigration Minister Silent on Key Policy Questions
Since May 13, 2025, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab has spoken little publicly while mid‑year admissions exceed official…
Over 88,000 Fewer International Students Arrive in Canada in 2025
A federal cap of 360,000 study permits (2024–2025) caused a drop of over 88,000 international student arrivals in…
No Evidence Russian Ice Hockey Players Given Indonesian Citizenship
As of August 26, 2025, there is no official or database evidence that four Russian ice hockey players…
Canadian Federal Court Upholds Refusal of Indian Couple’s Khalistan-Based Asylum Claim
On August 25, 2025 the Federal Court dismissed Singh and Kaur’s asylum appeal, agreeing with RPD and RAD…
Canada Immigration Minister Moves to Crack Down on Fraudulent Consultants
Canada plans major 2025 reforms to strengthen CICC powers, create a compensation fund, upgrade a public registry, and…
Saskatchewan SINP slashed: 50% allocation cut, stricter rules
Federal cuts halved SINP nominations for 2025 and require 75% in-Canada nominees. Sector caps hit by June; business…
Federal cuts halve SINP allocations, prioritizing temporary residents
Ottawa cut Saskatchewan’s 2025 SINP allocation by 50% and imposed a 75% in‑Canada nominee rule; province added 25%…