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Canada Ends Policy Allowing Visitor Visa Holders to Apply for Work Permits Amid Immigration Reforms
Canada Ends Policy Allowing Visitor Visa Holders to Apply for Work Permits Amid Immigration Reforms....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Canada has announced the immediate termination of a policy that allowed holders of visitor visas to apply for work permits while within the country. This decision comes amid a wave of immigration reforms that have sparked significant protests, particularly among international students.
In a statement on Wednesday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed the discontinuation of the temporary policy, which was originally set to expire on February 28, 2025. The IRCC stated, “While the temporary policy was set to expire on February 28, 2025, IRCC is ending the policy as part of our overall efforts to recalibrate the number of temporary residents in Canada and preserve the integrity of the immigration system.”
The policy, introduced in August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, was intended to help visitors in Canada who were unable to return home due to border closures. It allowed them to apply for a work permit without leaving the country. Additionally, individuals who had held a work permit within the previous 12 months and had since changed their immigration status to “visitor” were eligible to work legally in Canada while waiting for a decision on their new work permit application.
However, the IRCC highlighted concerns that “some bad actors were using the policy to mislead foreign nationals into working in Canada without authorization.” The department assured that applications submitted before August 28, 2024, will still be processed under the now-defunct policy.
This announcement coincides with rising tensions across Canada, where tens of thousands of international students recently protested against new federal immigration policies. These changes could result in the deportation of around 70,000 students, intensifying fears about their future in the country.
As of 2023, international students comprised 37% of study visa holders in Canada. The government’s recent cap on student visas is expected to reduce the intake of foreign students by 35%. Officials argue that this reduction is necessary to alleviate pressures on housing, unemployment, and public services.
Further tightening of regulations occurred in June when the Canadian government announced that foreign nationals would no longer be able to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) at the border, causing additional concern among students.
Student advocacy groups, including the Naujawan Support Network, have expressed alarm, warning that many international graduates could face deportation once their work permits expire at the end of the year.
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CELEBRITY SHOCKWAVE: Toyin Abraham, Jide Kosoko Lead Star-Studded A-List Army For Lagos APC Campaign!
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has incorporated prominent Nollywood actors, filmmakers, and popular musicians into its newly unveiled campaign structure.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The comprehensive list of the Lagos APC Campaign Council, released by the Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Media Centre on Thursday, features an Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate stacked with A-list celebrities. The council is slated for formal inauguration on Friday, September 18, at the party’s secretariat on ACME Road, Ikeja.
Key Highlights of the Entertainment Directorate and Leadership:
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Top Directorate Appointments: Toke Benson-Awoyinka has been named Director of the Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate, supported by veteran actor Jide Kosoko as Co-Director and Eniola Badmus as Deputy Director. Akeem Alimi (Ajala Jalingo) serves as Secretary, with Dare Olateju as Assistant Secretary.
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Nollywood Heavyweights: The roster includes veteran stars such as Oga Bello (Adebayo Salami), Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi, Bimbo Akintola, Saheed Balogun, Bukky Wright, Fathia Balogun, Foluke Daramola, Remi Oshodi, Yinka Quadri, and Tayo Sobola.
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Fuji and Music Icons: Prominent musicians joining the campaign lineup include Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Abas Akande (Obesere), Adewale Ayuba, Sulaimon Alao Adekunle (Malaika), Akorede Babatunde Okunola (Osupa), and Temitope Adekunle (Small Doctor).
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Overall Council Structure: The wider campaign council is led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as Chairman and Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as Deputy Chairman, with former governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwumi Ambode serving as Co-Chairmen.
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GERMAN EARTHQUAKE: Klopp Triggers Shockwaves By Unleashing Mega Squad For First-Ever National Assignment!
For his debut international camp as head coach, Jürgen Klopp has named an expansive 44-man Germany squad, handing 16 players their first-ever call-ups as he kicks off a major structural revamp for the four-time world champions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Announced on Thursday ahead of four upcoming Nations League matches against the Netherlands, Greece, and Serbia, Klopp has split the selection into two distinct groups to manage a hectic fixture schedule.
Key Highlights of Klopp’s Squad Overhaul:
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Fixture Schedule & Group Split: The first group takes on the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24 before hosting Greece in Augsburg on September 27. The second group plays Serbia in Munich on October 1 and travels to Thessaloniki for a return clash with Greece on October 4.
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Reasoning for a Mega Squad: Although matchday limits restrict teams to 20 outfield players and three goalkeepers, Klopp explained that a 44-man selection allows him to closely evaluate maximum talent during an unusually busy window featuring four games in two weeks. He stressed that the setup does not feature an “A-team” or “B-team,” but rather balanced units designed for long-term development.
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Building for the Future: Taking over in July from Julian Nagelsmann following another early World Cup exit, Klopp aims to construct a competitive foundation looking two to three years ahead, pushing back against the narrative that German football lacks talent.
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Notable Names & Absences: Uncapped talents earning call-ups include Younes Ebnoutalib, Finn Jeltsch, Vitaly Janelt, and Mika Baur. Meanwhile, high-profile omissions include Leroy Sané, Leon Goretzka, Oliver Baumann, and an injured Deniz Undav, alongside veterans Manuel Neuer and Antonio Rudiger who have retired from international duty.
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Leadership and Goalkeeping: Marc-André ter Stegen takes over as the primary goalkeeper “for the moment,” while Joshua Kimmich retains the captaincy as the team’s most experienced player (114 caps) and is expected to shift back into central midfield.
Former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke has revealed that he inherited heavy debts and contingent liabilities from his predecessor and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate, Donald Duke.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Imoke addressed the financial and economic realities surrounding the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort in Calabar.
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The Cost of Tinapa: Imoke stated that the Tinapa project cost every man, woman, and child in Cross River State the equivalent of $170.
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Burden of Debt Servicing: He disclosed that his administration committed one billion naira monthly strictly to servicing inherited debts, emphasizing that Duke did not pay off any of the project’s debts before leaving office.
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Lack of Infrastructure and Planning: According to Imoke, the resort lacked basic infrastructure at launch—noting that there was no power supply on the day of commissioning, forcing his administration to provide electricity. He added that the necessary commercial and economic environment was never established, and empty buildings were commissioned without securing anchor tenants beforehand.
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