Migration Policy
Canada’s Federal Government Announces Major Job Cuts: Thousands of Public Servants Affected
Canada’s federal government is implementing a plan to cut 28,000 public service jobs over four years, affecting thousands across numerous departments, including Statistics Canada and Shared Services. Unions warn of potential service and cybersecurity risks, while a recent economic analysis…
UK Migrant Visas Toughen: A-Level English Now Required
Starting January 2026, migrants seeking skilled worker and high-potential visas in the UK must prove A-level English proficiency, as part of new government measures to reduce immigration and raise workforce standards.
Starmer Rejects Indian Visa Demands Amid UK-India Trade Talks
Prime Minister Keir Starmer declines calls to relax visa rules for Indian professionals during high-stakes UK-India trade visit, prioritizing investment and jobs over migration policy.
Eswatini Faces Scrutiny Over U.S. Third-Country Deportees
Eswatini has accepted 10 more foreign nationals deported from the U.S. under a controversial third-country agreement, sparking legal and human rights challenges.
Trump’s UN Speech Sparks Global Debate on Migration, Peace, and Climate
Donald Trump’s fiery speech at the United Nations General Assembly triggered intense discussions on migration, climate change, and international cooperation, highlighting deep divisions among world leaders and U.S. allies.
Violence Erupts in The Hague Amid Rising Anti-Immigration Tensions
Clashes between police and anti-immigration protesters in The Hague resulted in dozens of arrests, igniting heated debate over migration policy just weeks before Dutch national elections.
Eritrean Migrant’s Case Tests UK-France Deportation Deal
The UK-France ‘one in, one out’ migrant returns deal faces its first legal test as an Eritrean man’s deportation is temporarily blocked by the High Court.