4 d. ago U.S., China agree to framework to get trade truce back on track

The meetings appeared to focus on finding a way to resolve disputes over mineral and technology exports that had shaken a fragile truce on trade reached in Geneva last month.

Economics

1 week ago WARMINGTON: Peel cops find two murder suspects in B.C., wanted for Brampton killing

Turns out both accused have been in Canada for two years on international student visas but are now held on a first-degree murder rap

Events

1 week ago U.S. restrictions on AI chips, student visas ‘violate’ tariffs truce: China

China criticized the U.S. on Monday, alleging its move on AI chip export control guidelines and plans to revoke Chinese student visas "violate" the tariffs truce.

Economics

1 week ago China says U.S. moves on computer chips, student visas ‘seriously violate’ tariffs truce

Last month's de-escalation in President Donald Trump's trade war lasts 90 days

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. to revoke Chinese student visas, leaving some worried about futures

The U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, including those studying in “critical fields" and "those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party."

Other

2 w. ago U.S. to revoke Chinese student visas in escalating crackdown

The U.S. plans to start “aggressively” revoking visas for Chinese students, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, escalating the Trump administration’s push for greater scrutiny of foreigners attending American universities. Rubio said in a statement that students affected would include “those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.” The U.S. […]

Other

2 w. ago Trump admin pausing U.S. student visa appointments for new vetting process

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a cable that the department plans to issue new guidance on social media vetting of foreign visa applicants after a review is completed.

Other

3 w. ago Union warns of possible foreign worker exploitation on St. Paul’s Hospital build

Sheck said there were between 10 and 15 workers from the Philippines, who were in the country on tourist and student visas, and who were being paid below market rates.

Society