19 h. ago Canada is further tightening immigration rules to combat housing crisis

The nation's new prime minister, Mark Carney, has announced the Liberal government;s plan to cap the number of international students and temporary foreign workers further.This step will help "ease strains" on housing in Canada.Carney shared several updates during a press conference on Friday morning:Federal trade barriersFederal barriers to internal trade will be removed by July 1 to "unleash the full potential of Canada.""We will work with provinces, territories and indigenous groups to identify projects that are in the national interest, projects that will connect Canada, deepen our ties with the world, and grow our economy for generations," he said."We'll make the Canadian government a catalyst for these projects, not an impediment, and we'll always be guided by our condition."Housing in CanadaMany housing initiatives were also announced, including establishing a plan called "Build Canada Homes,"&n...

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9 d. ago As polls tighten in Quebec, the Bloc sees an opportunity to play ‘offence’

According to sources, the Liberals' internal numbers suggest the party's majority hopes are fragile

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1 week ago Canada election race tightens but Liberals still ahead in final week: poll

The latest Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found the Liberals are still in the lead, but are now just three points ahead of the Conservatives.

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2 w. ago Italian court upholds life sentence for parents of Pakistani woman killed by her family

ROME — An Italian appeals court Friday upheld life sentences for a Pakistani couple convicted of murdering their 18-year-old daughter in a so-called honour killing after she refused an arranged marriage. The case shocked many Italians and became a symbol of the brutal mistreatment of immigrant women who rebel against inflexible family rules. The appeals […]

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3 w. ago Immigration judge rules Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

JENA, La. — A Louisiana immigration judge ruled Friday that the U.S. can deport Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil based on the federal government’s argument that he poses a national security risk. Immigration Judge Jamee Comans made the determination at the end of a nearly two-hour hearing. Khalil can appeal the ruling. Khalil, who […]

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3 w. ago Canada still top choice for most international students despite tightened policy

Canada remains a favourite choice for higher education despite new restrictions that impact international students.ApplyBoard, an Ontario-based educational technology company that helps international students apply for post-secondary studies, published its Spring 2025 edition of the Student Pulse Survey, in which almost 850 students from 84 student markets were asked to share their thoughts on international education and the factors that shape their choices."Canada remained the most attractive destination among the students surveyed: 94 per cent of respondents showed some level of interest in studying in Canada," reads the report.Although students' interest in studying in the U.S. remained high, it continued to rank as the second most popular choice, while Canada led the rankings "by weighted average." Australia and the U.K. came in third, while Germany was in fourth place and Ireland was in fifth place.ApplyBoard Student Pulse Survey – Spring 2024The study notes that visa app...

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3 w. ago Cynosure Lutronic Announces Health Canada Clearance for XERF, the Future of Non

WESTFORD, Mass. — Cynosure Lutronic, a global leader in energy-based medical aesthetic devices, is proud to announce the Health Canada clearance of XERF, an innovative radio frequency (RF) device designed to redefine skin tightening treatments. XERF is a groundbreaking, non-invasive skin revitalization treatment that tightens skin without the need for numbing, needles, or downtime, and […]

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