#Canada Immigration curbs

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Having just tucked his oldest son into bed on Wednesday evening, Sebastian Ibarra walked into his living room at home in British Columbia's North Okanagan district and saw a text from his spouse asking if he'd seen the news.

He did a quick online search and learned that the federal government was reimposing some visa requirements on visiting Mexican nationals to curb the number of asylum claims in Canada and stem the flow of people crossing into the United States.

Taken aback, Ibarra said he thought of his parents and brother — who are supposed to visit him from Mexico this summer.

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Tagging: @politicsofcanada

[raviollies]

i love how you portray theta!

1) the way her appearance is so bright and colourful, *almost* distracting you from her sinister nature as a hag. it’s kind of like those plants that lure insects in to eat them.

2) her other form as the cycle of life. the animal carcass as an avatar of death and decay and yet life still manages to find a way, in the form of moss and the blooms on her antlers. could she possibly also have mushrooms?

3) the cycle of abuse like you’ve mentioned in an older post when talking about her relationship with blythe, and the implications it has. given enough time, will blythe’s own sense of identity erode because of the power gifted to her? will she remember her old life, or will it also become a haze that she dismisses with a wave of her hand because why does it matter now, when she’s so *powerful*? will she eventually believe that theta was right in turning her? will she eventually do the same thing to another woman and perpetuate the cycle?

AAAA thank you thank you!!!! It's so nice to see people pick up on what I write and find it interesting, it warms my heart.

Long response below

1) Yes! I purposely tried to make her very bright, colourful as a contrast to Blythes dreary palette. I was unaware of plants having a similar thing but I was thinking of how "bright colours = danger" in a lot of wildlife. I also took inspiration from The Shimmer/Zone from Annihilation to emphasize the downright incomprehensible nature of Fae, unpredictable and bound to laws unknown to mortals.

2) She definitely has mushrooms!! I have always been entranced by the dichotomy of life and decay, and that cycle. I love love love the presentation in Princess mononoke, with plants blooming and rotting within the presence of the spirit

3) Yes, that is the worst ending for Blythe. To perpetuate the cycle and become a Hag uncaring for the feelings of others for her own whimsy. To eventually become intoxicated with the power she obtains and believes rules no longer apply to her.

However, she has people in her life to urge her to break that cycle, to keep her grounded. To put others over her own selfish desires. To break a cycle of abuse you often need help, we are a social species. Her companions and friends are meant to be a representation of that. A way to overcome the generational abuse - and maybe later. She can look back and realize Theta was a victim too. That she once was a woman, who did things she thought were loving but hurtful never the less.

I think acknowledging that the perpetrators are often victims themselves is important in your own healing. It helps you process and curb any negative behaviours in yourself, as well as see people as human.

I often struggle with the way I was raised juxtaposed with how much my parents sacrificed to give me a better life. How much they worked, how much they gave so that I can be in Canada instead of Ukraine, juxtaposed with the way I look back on my childhood and am filled with anger. Both of these things are true; and I feel as though it helps me move forward. I've treated some people badly in my life, lashing out because of my own treatment, and I feel ashamed for it, but it doesn't negate that fact. We're all human, we all have impacted someone's life negatively at one point, you just have to do better.

Obviously this doesn't apply to everyone's experiences, some abuse is much more heinous than others, but this is my experience as an elder daughter in an immigrant family.

[the-scientist-blog]

The “red alert” of March 19, 2024, as detailed in the last post, continued to preoccupy my state of being as did the American border immigration crisis. And I began to consider our nation’s homeless people and realized again there is no time to waste in the transition from dirty energy to clean energy.

A small fraction of America’s homelessness challenge is a result of undocumented migration stemming from economic disasters around the world. True, not so much now, but can you picture how much greater the world sidewalk tent encampment situation will be if there were hundreds of thousands of thirsty, starved human beings clawing to get into our country, in Canada and Europe, seeking survival because where they were born is unlivable? In my mind this is chill inducing.

This will be reality a few decades from now because we are already too late to curb a warming planet in time to allow the southern continents to be mostly habitable. To a certain extent, the climate relocation calamity has already begun. I believe what we are witnessing at our Southern border is NOTHING compared to what lies ahead. As a nation, we are unprepared to deal with what is currently happening on the other side of the border. So how can we possibly adjust to what’s coming unless our government gets its immigration act together? Even then, a humanitarian crisis will unfold as we watch recordings of destitute people scramble for food, water and shelter on the other side of an unbreachable wall. The hundreds of tons of relief pallets that our nation donated to the Gaza tragedy pales in comparison to what will be required during the next decades across the Rio Grande, the Nogales border and the CA border. No amount of legal immigration vetting can prevent the illegal crossings that can take place on our surrounding boundaries. A mid-April, 2024 filmed boat landing in Carlsbad, CA serves notice as a dozen illegals jumped out and disappeared in the city - and some had cars waiting. Customs and Border Protection of San Diego reports that since 2020, in California alone, maritime smuggling is up by almost 140%. Many of our coastal citizens believe migrants simply get dropped off and dwell in the neighborhoods. The San Diego region has seen 185,000+ encounters so far this YEAR, up 70% from the prior year.

In 2023 alone, 124,000 legal immigrants moved into California: 42% Asian and 38% Central American. This is why the net population was up. At some point in time the United States of America will be overwhelmingly populated by immigrants seeking a sustainable life. Yet, how do we say no to human survival? Our lawmakers will be in a quandary unless they learn how to cooperate with one another way ahead of this pending human debacle. Do we wait 50-60 years like we waited to witness climate change? How can we get around this? My answer: Begin each day visualizing your future while thinking of a positive, healing environmental movement. A united climate action spirit will do wonders for getting us where we must be. The forthcoming wave of human migration spurred by the Southern hemisphere warming requires a precise plan of response.  I shudder to think how our current government and corporate leaders will agree on a master plan. To date, U.S. immigration law is extremely complicated and confusing for all involved....

[memurfevur-archive]

I saw your post from forever ago

How's Canada? I'm thinking about moving for school

Canada is a wonderful place.

If you're looking to immigrate to up here, going to school would help a bunch. If you get accepted into a school you can apply for express entry; from what I've been told, there's a point system that assesses your skills, education, work experience, etc. and scoring high enough will lend you an easier time. Schools are pretty high up there on the point list, as well as applying to any jobs that fall under the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which is stuff that Canada is in demand for and is willing to offer permits to foreign workers.

Anyway, to actually answer your question, I like Canada. One of the first things I've noticed when I first came here was "wow! There's a lot of trees!" I mean, it does have its fair share of politics and troubling economy and problems and stuff, it's not paradise. Inflation is a thing. Lots of stupid and selfish drivers who don't drive safely, so be careful. It's certainly better in my opinion that the shit show that is the US right now.

Winter lasts a bit longer in some areas so do pack and dress appropriately. Poutine is very yummy and there's so many different flavors??? Like Canada REALLY loves poutine, it is served at every McDonalds and other fast food places. And hockey. Hockey is such a big thing up here and you will slowly get converted into at the very least a light-core hockey fan. And of course everywhere you go there is a Tim Hortons and likely a Starbucks right across from it.

Oh also I think it's really neat that there's a lot of emphasis on recycling, reusing, and composting. You take trash to the curb one week, and then the next week it's recycle and compost, and they all get picked up by city workers and taken to their respective locations. I see a lot of people take in reusable shopping bags for stores, like, everywhere. As silly as it sounds, this is one of the things I had to get used to because from my time living in the US and moving around a lot there I haven't really seen anything to that scale of effort? Lol? Maybe that's just me though!

Also, ya gotta visit Canada's Wonderland. It's the law bro sorry I don't make the rules you just gotta go there. :P

[whatsissue]

Trudeau Claims Immigration System is Being "Gamed" by Bad Actors—Could Have Acted Sooner!

Trudeau Claims Immigration System is Being "Gamed" by Bad Actors—Could Have Acted Sooner! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that the federal government could have acted more swiftly in addressing immigration programs, attributing some issues to “bad actors” who have exploited the system. In a nearly seven-minute video released on YouTube Sunday, Trudeau discussed recent reductions in the number of permanent residents being admitted to Canada and changes to the temporary foreign worker program. Immigration Policy Changes The government announced that the permanent residency stream would be reduced by approximately 20%, bringing the number of new permanent residents down to 365,000 by 2027. This marks a significant shift in immigration policy, as Canada had previously aimed to welcome higher numbers of newcomers to support economic recovery post-pandemic. In the video, Trudeau emphasized the necessity of increasing immigration levels after pandemic lockdowns ended to bolster the labor market and avert a potential recession. He noted that the influx of new residents helped stimulate the economy during a critical recovery phase. Addressing System Abuse However, Trudeau expressed concern that some employers and institutions have taken advantage of these immigration programs. He identified issues such as: - Employers avoiding hiring Canadians by relying on foreign labor. - Educational institutions recruiting international students primarily for the higher tuition fees they generate, rather than focusing on genuine educational opportunities. - Scams promising illegitimate pathways to citizenship, which have targeted vulnerable individuals looking to migrate to Canada. Trudeau stated that once it became clear that many businesses no longer required additional labor assistance, his government should have acted more decisively to curb the misuse of immigration programs. He acknowledged that the government’s response could have been quicker and more effective in addressing these abuses. Goals of Immigration Reduction The Prime Minister outlined that the goal behind the immigration reduction is to stabilize population growth while the housing market catches up with demand. He indicated that once the housing situation improves, the government would consider gradually increasing immigration rates again. This approach aims to strike a balance between economic needs and the capacity of communities to accommodate new residents. Broader Context and Reactions Trudeau’s comments come amid growing criticism regarding Canada’s immigration policies, particularly concerning housing shortages and the labor market. Many Canadians have expressed concerns that high levels of immigration have strained local resources and infrastructure. Critics argue that while immigration is essential for economic growth, it must be managed carefully to ensure that existing residents’ needs are met. In response to Trudeau's video, various political leaders and analysts have weighed in. Some have praised the government for recognizing the need for adjustments, while others have questioned the effectiveness of the proposed changes. The opposition parties have called for a more transparent and robust immigration strategy that addresses the needs of both newcomers and current residents. Conclusion Trudeau’s admission highlights the complexities of managing immigration in a rapidly changing economic landscape. As Canada navigates the challenges of housing supply and labor market demands, the government’s approach to immigration will be closely scrutinized. The Prime Minister’s commitment to revisiting immigration levels in the future suggests a willingness to adapt policies in response to evolving circumstances, but it remains to be seen how effectively these changes will be implemented and their impact on Canadian society. Thank you for taking the time to read this article! Your thoughts and feedback are incredibly valuable to me. What do you think about the topics discussed? Please share your insights in the comments section below, as your input helps me create even better content. I’m also eager to hear your stories! If you have a special experience, a unique story, or interesting anecdotes from your life or surroundings, please send them to me at whatsissue@gmail.com. Your stories could inspire others and add depth to our discussions. If you enjoyed this post and want to stay updated with more informative and engaging articles, don’t forget to hit the subscribe button! I’m committed to bringing you the latest insights and trends, so stay tuned for upcoming posts. Wishing you a wonderful day ahead, and I look forward to connecting with you in the comments and reading your stories! Read the full article

[news365timesindia]

[ad_1] In a big blow to international students, including Indian students, Canada on Friday closed its Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, effective immediately. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will no longer accept applications under its fast-track study permit process, which had helped plenty of international students secure visas quickly. According to a notice from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on Friday, SDS was launched in 2018 to “provide faster processing for eligible post-secondary students” and “eventually opened to legal residents” of 14 nations including India. It said that “Canada’s goal is to strengthen program integrity, address student vulnerability, and give all students equal and fair access to the application process, as well as a positive academic experience’ and to “meet this commitment” the SDS was scrapped on November 8. The official website stated, “Canada is committed to giving all international students equal and fair access to the application process for study permits.” This implies that all applications received till 2:00 pm ET on November 8 will be processed under the scheme, whereas all applications sent after this deadline will be processed under the regular study permit stream. The program had higher approval rates and faster processing times. With the discontinuation of this program, students from India and 13 other countries will have to undergo more lengthy visa processes. This drastic policy changes for the first time in years comes as a measure to curb the number of immigrants entering the country. This recent move comes in the backdrop of economic problems ranging from strained healthcare system, rising cost of living and housing crisis, among others. [ad_2] Source link

[news365times]

[ad_1] In a big blow to international students, including Indian students, Canada on Friday closed its Student Direct Stream (SDS) program, effective immediately. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will no longer accept applications under its fast-track study permit process, which had helped plenty of international students secure visas quickly. According to a notice from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on Friday, SDS was launched in 2018 to “provide faster processing for eligible post-secondary students” and “eventually opened to legal residents” of 14 nations including India. It said that “Canada’s goal is to strengthen program integrity, address student vulnerability, and give all students equal and fair access to the application process, as well as a positive academic experience’ and to “meet this commitment” the SDS was scrapped on November 8. The official website stated, “Canada is committed to giving all international students equal and fair access to the application process for study permits.” This implies that all applications received till 2:00 pm ET on November 8 will be processed under the scheme, whereas all applications sent after this deadline will be processed under the regular study permit stream. The program had higher approval rates and faster processing times. With the discontinuation of this program, students from India and 13 other countries will have to undergo more lengthy visa processes. This drastic policy changes for the first time in years comes as a measure to curb the number of immigrants entering the country. This recent move comes in the backdrop of economic problems ranging from strained healthcare system, rising cost of living and housing crisis, among others. [ad_2] Source link

[oldguy56-world]

Unthinkable

It seems that today really strange conspiracy theories are in vogue. 'Are migrants eating cats and dogs'. 'The world is flat', (to be fair this one as been around for a long time even though no one has ever sailed off the edge) 'Trump arranged his own assassination attempts'. You know, things like that. Interesting to think about but outside the realm of reality or possibility. (or are they?)

Anyway, in my quest for fame and fortune I have decided to start putting some things out there to see how they stick. Call them (or me) DANON. This is not to be confused with the yogurt which has an e at the end. My theories will only cause you to scream 'EEEEEEEE' at the end. All you need to do is open up your minds to the endless possibilities I come up with (completely ignoring whether or not I have taken my meds for the day). So sit back and expand your mind.

Once a man is elected Pope he may no longer pass wind due to his holy stature. This is why their death is signaled with smoke at the Vatican. Call it Inevitable Spontaneous Combustion which may or may not be the cause of death in the first place. What about the Pope that stepped down without dying recently? A powerful combination of beans and sauerkraut forced his hand.

Leprechauns cannot sing. The one that does the Lucky Charms commercials is lip syncing. Until I hear Colin Farrell singing live I am convinced that he is indeed a leprechaun.

Thousands of years ago the Earth was used by a giant alien race as a day care where they dropped their kids off for a few years at a time with their own version of Lego. This explains the pyramids, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China.

Speaking of aliens (as in immigrants) the Chinese in America are eating healthy so that they will outlive Americans and eventually own everything in the USA. Call it a non-violent hostile takeover. You want proof: Next time you go into one of those all you can eat beef places just see how many Chinese faces you count.

Along those same lines I am sure that you heard South American illegal immigrants are taking all the black jobs in the states, but have you heard they are also going after the dark brown jobs as well? Within 20 years all of the doctors will be from Guatamala and not India.

There is a reason that Americans are scoring low in the world for math and other educational skills: the government wants it that way because it is much easier to manipulate stupid people.

Canada is purposefully keeping the temperature turned to low to keep out other countries. With the rest of the world heating up soon we will be a destination for vacation just so people can cool off and we will make a fortune.

Men who wear their ball caps backwards want to live in their past and not look at what is coming in the future.

Gen Z are the reincarnation of butterflies and believe their cell phones are their flowers. That's right, they are pretty, aimless and unfocussed.

Women's underwear is designed to drive men wild and help in the procreation process. Men's underwear is designed to make women angry and curb the procreation process. Call it a balance of nature.

This last one is radical so be prepared to blow your mind: getting vaccinated actually cures or prevents diseases. I know. Who would have thought.

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Just because you can think something up does not make it real or true.

[immigration-canada7]

IRCC announces for study permits and changes to PGWP eligibility

The international student cap is here to stay” according to Canada's Immigration Minister, Marc Miller.  

Specifically, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue just 437,000 study permits in 2025. According to the department, this number is based on a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new study permits issued, and then stabilizing the intake cap for 2026.  

IRCC expects this to result in 300,000 fewer study permits being issued to international students over the next few years.

This is just one of several announcements the minister made regarding ongoing changes to Canada’s international student program.

“The reality is that not everyone who wants to come to Canada will be able to—just like not everyone who wants to stay in Canada will be able to,” said Miller. 

“Our immigration system must preserve its integrity and be well-managed and sustainable. And as we look forward, we will do everything it takes to achieve that goal and set newcomers up for success.”

Master’s and PhD students now require a Provincial Attestation Letter

The updated cap will now include master’s and doctoral students, who will no longer be exempt from obtaining a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). 

The department says it will be reserving approximately 12% of allocation spaces for these students “in recognition of the benefits they bring to the Canadian labour market.”

PALs were introduced earlier this year for many college and undergraduate students to help IRCC verify that their applications are genuine and stabilize the number of study permits issued. 

Changes to PGWP eligibility 

Additionally, more changes have been made to eligibility requirements for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Applicants will now be required to demonstrate a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 7 for university graduates and a CLB of 5 for college graduates who apply after November 1. 

Miller says he expects this will result in 175,000 fewer PGWPs being issued over the next three years.  

Limits for Spousal Open Work Permits 

IRCC is also limiting work permit eligibility, later this year, to spouses of master’s degree students whose program is at least 16 months in duration. This is expected to result in 50,000 fewer spousal work permits being issued over the next three years. 

Unrelated to the international student program, Spousal Open Work Permits will also be limited to the spouses of Canadians or permanent residents who are employed in critical work sectors.  

Impact on Temporary Foreign Worker Program 

Canada’s unemployment rate has been climbing since April 2023, rising 1.5 percentage points over that period. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) says the overall unemployment rate has risen from 6.4% to 6.6%. In August 2024, there were 1.5 million unemployed people, an increase of 60,000 (+4.3%) from the previous month. 

The measures announced today aim to curb the volume of temporary residents in Canada on work permits in the near future. 

 Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault spoke alongside Minister Miller and echoed many of his earlier remarks surrounding the intent of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). He said the TFWP should be a last resort measure and should never be used to replace Canadian workers or suppress their wages.  

Still, Minister Boissonnault noted that 99% of economic growth in Canada is dependent on immigration. This is expected to rise to 100% by 2032.  

Changes to temporary and permanent resident levels in Canada 

This year has seen considerable overhauls of Canada’s immigration system, with multiple measures introduced.

In January IRCC put in place the first-ever cap on study permits, initially implemented as a temporary policy that would be in place until the end of 2025. As part of this cap, each provincial government was issued study permit allocations for their province. The implementation of this new cap also ushered in the PAL system. 

The announcement of the study permit cap was coupled with further restrictions on PGWP eligibility (making students in college programs with “curriculum licensing agreements” ineligible); as well as a new restriction on Spousal Work Permits to only spouses of students in master’s and PhD programs (with some exceptions).  

In March Minister Miller also announced that the Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027 will include temporary resident levels for the first time as the department seeks to reduce the number of temporary residents (those on a study or work permit). 

 Canada has taken other steps to reduce the number of temporary residents, including: 

Ending the COVID-era policy allowing some visitors to apply for a job-supported work permit from inside Canada; 

Pausing the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the low-wage stream of the TFWP, for jobs in Canada that are destined for Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) with an unemployment rate equal to or higher than 6%; and 

Considering drastic changes to the issuance of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP) to international graduates, tying the issuance of these work permits to educational programs that would enable graduates to work within in-demand sectors of the Canadian economy.  

Minister Miller has previously stated that he is also open to looking at options to address permanent immigration levels to Canada. The Minister noted that though it would be important not to “overcorrect” permanent immigration levels, the changes he was considering would be “significant” and not simply “cosmetic”. More information is expected on this front in the coming weeks 

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[allthecanadianpolitics]

In an effort to protect international students from fraud, Immigration Minister Marc Miller has introduced new rules following an investigation into over 100 cases involving fake admission letters. The scheme, dating back to 2017, involved immigration agents issuing counterfeit acceptance letters to get international students in Canada. Of these 103 cases reviewed, nearly 40 per cent of students were found to be complicit in the scheme, while the rest fell victim to it. Starting from December 1, schools accepting international students will be required to confirm every applicant's letter of acceptance with the Immigration Department. This new measure aims to ensure the authenticity of admission letters and prevent further fraud.

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[jon-purizhansky]

Fostering Economic Sustainability

In 2023, the United States faced a significant surge in commodity prices, with inflation soaring to 9.1%, its highest level since 1981. The US Department of Labor attributed this sharp rise to increased prices for essentials like fuel, food, and housing. Amid efforts to mitigate the adverse impacts of inflation, it became evident that one viable solution lay in immigration reform.

However, the United States’ outdated immigration code stood in stark contrast to policies in countries like Canada, the UK, the EU, and the rest of the developed world, where corporate employers could hire talent from overseas when none was available domestically. Unlike its counterparts, the United States deprived employers of this opportunity, lacking visa programs that catered to their needs. Consequently, many employers either engaged in non-compliance by hiring illegal aliens or faced labor shortages.

Jon Purizhansky, the founder of Joblio.co, points out that as of 2021, the nation’s 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants represented about 3% of the total US population and 22% of the foreign-born population. With the recent influx of foreign nationals coming to the US through its southern border, the number of unauthorized immigrants could now be close to 15 or even 20 million people. In the absence of a work-authorized workforce, desperate employers often take legal risks by hiring unauthorized aliens. Not providing these populations with work authorizations has not only fueled non-compliance among employers but also deprived the government of tax revenues and contributed to growing inflation.

To address these challenges, Jon Purizhansky argues that the the United States must adopt a policy akin to its counterparts, allowing employers to hire workers from abroad in temporary capacities. Such a shift would benefit the entire ecosystem – employees, employers, US taxpayers, and the government. The economic rationale is clear: by facilitating legal pathways for employers to access foreign talent, the United States can alleviate labor shortages, boost productivity, increase tax revenues, and curb inflation. Comprehensive immigration reform is not merely a matter of economic policy; it is essential for ensuring the nation’s long-term economic stability and prosperity.

Furthermore, there are underlying reasons for the shortage of talent in the developed world. As populations age and generational wealth accumulates, the nature of work evolves. Regardless of location – whether in Norway, Japan, the United States, or any other developed country – individuals are unlikely to perform the same work as their grandparents did. To reduce inflation and contribute to economic sustainability and growth, employers have no alternative but to seek talent from developing countries. Buffalo, New York, exemplifies this trend with its growing refugee populations. Employers in Buffalo and across Western New York attest that New Americans are among their best workers, possessing strong work ethics and a focus on upward mobility. These populations, with their loyalty and productivity, are essential assets to the workforce.

Providing employers with the ability to hire talent from abroad will be a boon for the US economy. However, it is imperative to implement smart immigration reforms to facilitate this process. The future of work, not just in the US but globally, will rely on cross-cultural employer-employee relationships, harnessing the diverse talents and perspectives of a global workforce.

Jon Purizhansky, the Founder and CEO of Joblio a global social impact technology platform that aids work authorized refugees and labor migrants

Originally posted: https://jonpurizhanskybuffalo.com/fostering-economic-sustainability-smart-immigration-reforms-global-workforce/

[laresearchette]

Sunday, February 04, 2024 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: 66TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS (City TV) 8:00pm CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (HBO Canada) 10:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT?: ARCTIC ASCENT WITH ALEX HONNOLD (Premiering on February 14 on Nat Geo Canada at 9:00pm)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

CBC GEM WITHOUT PRECEDENT: THE SUPREME LIFE OF ROSALIE ABELLA

CRAVE TV HBO’S CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (Episode 1 Final Season Premiere)

PWHL HOCKEY (SN) 1:00pm: New York vs. Ottawa (TSN3) 3:30pm: Montreal vs. Boston

NBA BASKETBALL (SN/SN1/TSN/TSN3) 6:00pm: Clippers vs. Heat (TSN/TSN3/TSN4) 8:30pm: Trail Blazer vs. Nuggets (SN/SN1) 9:00pm: Raptors vs. Thunder

BOLLYWED (CBC) 7:00pm: When delays slow down the second store renos, Kuki & Sarab come up with an ingenious plan to keep things moving, totally surprising Chandan.

NORTHERN AIR RESCUE (APTN) 7:00pm: After a year honing her aviation skills on a passenger service to Pukatawagan, a young pilot fights for a spot in Missinippi Airways' air ambulance program.

PUSH (CBC) 7:30pm: Natasha attends a cheerleading reunion; Brian and Riccardo live it up in Italy; Bean reveals some unsettling news about her long-distance boyfriend.

OCEAN WARRIORS: MISSION READY (APTN) 7:30pm: The First Nations communities along B.C.'s coastal waterways have been expert mariners and boat builders for thousands of years. This history makes the Ahousaht Nation a formidable search and rescue team on Vancouver Island's rugged western coastline.

WITHOUT PRECEDENT: THE SUPREME LIFE OF ROSALIE ABELLA (CBC) 8:00pm: The life and career of Rosalie Abella, a former member of the Supreme Court of Canada, who immigrated to Canada as a child after her parents survived the Holocaust.

NORTH SHORE (CTV Drama) 9:00pm: Abigail and Simon prepare to take Sophie's body home as evidence from an anonymous informant provides a motive for murder.

MONSTERLAND (T&E) 9:00pm: Eugene, Oregon: A lonely teen encounters an unwelcome guest.

GENIUS: MLK/X (Nat Geo Canada) 9:00pm/10:15pm (SEASON PREMIERE): Young Martin is influenced by his family and the Jim Crow-era South; he gains community and leadership skills at Boston University; Young Malcolm is taught racial pride, economic self-sufficiency and loss; after incarceration he has a new purpose. In Episode Two, Martin and Malcolm each work to shape their identities and become the change they wish to see in the world; Martin takes a pastor position in Montgomery and marries Coretta Scott; Malcolm purges his past and becomes the leader of the Harlem Temple.

BÖRJE - THE JOURNEY OF A LEGEND (Crave) 9:00pm: Börje's rise to stardom in Toronto and the Maple Leafs is evident, and with a second baby on the way, he is juggling family life and career; Stig visits and questions Börje and the team's efforts on the ice

THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND (History Canada) 10:00pm: While the team continues to chase the elusive tunnel in the Money Pit, evidence that the swamp was used for an off-loading operation abounds, and new clues on Lot 5 point to Captain Phipps.

[college-girl199328]

Following an announcement by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on the 22nd of January, the Canadian government is instituting new limits on study permits for international students in 2024 and 2025. While the new changes are designed to help maintain the integrity of the international student program, provinces and other key stakeholders in Canada have expressed mixed feelings regarding these changes. While some have welcomed the study permit cap as necessary, others have found the policy harsh towards provinces and harmful to the country’s post-secondary institutions.

British Columbia’s response to the recent news has been one of the most proactive among Canada’s provinces thus far. The provincial government has acted in favor of the new measures and supported their intended purpose. British Columbia publicly restated its commitment to providing adequate support for international students and has already instituted new policies to further protect students and maintain the integrity of its international student program. Measures by the province include a two-year freeze on new schools receiving Designated Learning Institution (DLI) status, enhanced compliance measures for public education institutions, new standards for private degree programs, greater tuition transparency, and more.

Ontario has acted under the policy changes from IRCC. Similar to British Columbia, the province has been proactive in instituting new measures to safeguard international students, including adding more oversight to admissions approval processes, requiring all institutions to provide housing to international students, and renewing investigations into private career colleges. In addition, the provincial government has also announced a moratorium on new public-private college partnerships, which include curriculum licensing agreements wherein public institutions license their curriculum to private colleges.

Manitoba has expressed concerns over the new student cap. The province’s premier, Wab Kinew, has supported the underlying of the new policy, stating that it was incumbent on politicians across Canada to ensure a sustainable number of arrivals of international students while punishing bad actors who would exploit these students. Kinew also voiced concerns over possible rising tuition costs and a lack of guidance from the federal government on these new policies.

Provincial representatives from New Brunswick have a largely negative view of the changes. Arlene Dunn, minister of post-secondary education and the minister responsible for voiced her concerns on the matter—stating that the new policy unfairly targets all provincial jurisdictions when not all are experiencing the same problems. In the minister’s view, New Brunswick is now facing consequences for failings in other parts of the country.

Several educational institutions in the province, including the University of New Brunswick, have also expressed concern over the lack of further information from the federal government and the lack of clarity about how this policy may impact admissions for the coming year.

Canada’s schools have had mixed reactions to IRCC’s new announcement. In a statement to CIC News, the University of Waterloo noted its approval of IRCC measures to curb the exploitation of bad actors within the international student space—specifically around “institutions with curriculum-licensing arrangements. The university, however, further expressed concern over the “implications of this decision at the undergraduate level, especially in light of the current financial challenges that our institution and our sector are facing.”

Already in compliance with Ontario’s new housing guarantee for international students in their first year, the University of Waterloo’s concerns are centered around the reality that many post-secondary institutions will be severely impacted by IRCC’s new student cap. According to Steve Orsini, president of the Council of Ontario Universities, the new changes come at a precarious time for Ontario’s post-secondary institutions. At least 10 of the province’s universities are expected to run financial deficits this year, which they attribute to a four-year provincially imposed tuition freeze and low levels of operating grants from the Ontario government.

In another statement to CIC News, Mathew Ramsey, Director of University Affairs at the University of British Columbia (UBC), said that they would be working with both the provincial government and IRCC on an implementation process for the new policy changes.

UBC has maintained its commitment to international student support, including a mandatory first-year housing guarantee, health services, international student and academic advising guarantees, and more.

In an official statement, the CEO and President of the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), Steve Orsini, expressed disappointment with the federal government’s announcement of a study permit cap, pointing to possible “unintended consequences” for the sector and for international students. Some student groups have also expressed doubts regarding IRCC’s new study permit cap. University of Toronto Students’ Union VP Public and University Affairs Aidan Thompson criticized the policy change as a “short-term” fix on the government's part—citing the chronic need for workers in critical sectors of the Canadian labor market and that international students provide a talent pool to fill these gaps.

On January 30th, Universities Canada and Colleges and Institutes Canada (two membership organizations for post-secondary institutions in Canada, representing a cumulative 234 post-secondary schools) wrote an open letter to immigration minister Mark Miller, voicing concerns over potential economic and labor market effects that could stem from the reduction of international student enrolment.

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Canada's immigration ministry has announced a two-year cap on international student permits, in a bid to curb record numbers of new arrivals, blamed for the housing crisis.

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