3 d. ago AI used to speed up Canadian immigration draws warning from experts

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has adopted technology to speed up application processing, but experts warn it may be creating more problems than it solves.Mario Bellissimo, an immigration lawyer and founder of Bellissimo Law Group PC, described the IRCC's use of AI as an "inevitable" and "commendable development.""The principal advantage lies in efficiency. Processing times have been reduced, routine cases are triaged more effectively, and officers are able to concentrate their efforts on more complex matters," he said. "For example, automation in spousal sponsorships and temporary resident visa applications has significantly decreased assessment times."But although automation has helped reduce processing times, these gains raise issues about fairness and potential bias in decision-making.Efficiency vs. fairnessHowever, Bellissimo points to some serious issues, such as an over-reliance on technology.&quo...

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4 d. ago Credit card fraud rising in Canada, application fraud falling: Equifax Canada report

A new report says the second quarter of the year brought a sharp rise in credit card fraud. Equifax Canada says the rate of credit card fraud jumped to 0.75 per cent in Q2 compared with 0.44 per cent a year earlier. That means out of every 10,000 credit cards, about 75 are fraudulent compared […]

Economics

4 d. ago Credit Card Fraud Escalates As Fraud Continues to Be a Concern for Canadians

– Identity fraud fuels sharp rise in credit card cases –– Equifax Canada Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report – TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equifax Canada’s Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report for the first half of 2025 reveals a sharp rise in credit card fraud, even as overall application […]

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5 d. ago LinkedIn Recruiter’s Former Leaders Launch Your360 AI to Transform Workplace 360 Feedback with Voice AI

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Your360 AI today announced the launch of its voice-powered feedback platform that makes $10,000-quality executive feedback available for just $199—no HR approval needed, just a credit card. The launch comes at a critical moment: middle managers are disappearing in layoffs, employee disengagement is spiking, and AI is […]

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1 week ago Former SFU manager sued, university alleges she paid her company, husband and son for work not done

University alleges that payroll payments of $138,000 paid to husband among funds she misappropriated, including by expensing items she had paid for with SFU credit card and pocketing student locker fees

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2 w. ago Canada blocked visa applications without explanation for Gazans fleeing war: Lawyer

MONTREAL — When immigration lawyer Hana Marku opened her email weeks ago to a photo of an emaciated infant in the Gaza Strip, she said she felt helpless. The child is among about 50 Palestinians the Toronto-based lawyer is representing. She said each one was blocked without explanation from submitting applications under the temporary visa […]

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3 w. ago Fans struggle to access FIFA World Cup tickets for Toronto games

If you're looking to get your hands on FIFA World Cup tickets for next year, you're "almost there."At least, that's the message you might get when entering the first presale draw for next year's event, which went live today in North America and around the world.Entry for the FIFA World Cup ticket lottery opened at 11 a.m. The men's World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States in 2026, with Toronto and Vancouver the two Canadian host cities.In our own experience, the whole process took just under an hour.Joining the queue moments after it opened via both a mobile device and a laptop, we were met with a spinning circle and a message that said "almost there" for upwards of 30 minutes before a 20-minute countdown timer appeared.To enter the draw, you must be the cardholder (primary or secondary) of a valid, unexpired Visa debit card, credit card, or reloadable prepaid card enabled with 3D Secure, as the draw is run in ...

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3 w. ago Can stress and anxiety about debt be a good thing? Yes. Here’s why

Reframe your debt. Learn why early debt stress can be a strength. Practical tips to shift your mindset and pay off credit card debt.

Economics

last month Les batteries pour véhicules électriques pourraient servir au secteur militaire, dit la ministre Joly

Le gouvernement Carney étudie la possibilité de se servir des batteries de véhicules électriques produites au Canada pour des applications militaires.

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