Oliver Mercer
Report finds highly skilled immigrants leaving Canada at rising rates
The Leaky Bucket 2025 reports that one in five immigrants leaves Canada within 25 years, with doctorate holders…
Canada Extends Citizenship Act Amendment Deadline to January 2026
A court extended the deadline to amend Canada’s Citizenship Act to January 20, 2026, while Bill C-3 proceeds…
Ghana Accelerates Plan to Launch National Carrier in 2025
A task force launched May 7, 2025, must produce a business model and secure regulatory approvals for a…
Canada’s 2025 Immigration Cuts Heighten Delays and Labour Shortages
Canada’s 2025 immigration plan slashes permanent resident targets to 395,000 and tightens temporary permits, capping temporary residents at…
Rock Hill Market Cancels Event, Offers Delivery Amid Immigration Fears
After CBP’s Charlotte’s Web operation began November 15, 2025, and 81 arrests followed, Rock Hill’s Las Americas canceled…
Ottawa fast-tracks citizenship for English player to join Canada squad
(OTTAWA) Ottawa expedited citizenship for English-born soccer defender Alfie Jones, allowing him to swear the Canadian citizenship oath…
Proposed rule could bar permanent residency for those using benefits
DHS’s November 2025 draft rule would broaden the public charge test to weigh projected use of non‑cash benefits,…
Canada Grants Permit-Free Entry for FIFA-Invited Workers 2026 Cup
From Dec 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, Canada allows FIFA-invited employees, contractors, and subcontractors to work without…
No Evidence of Boycott Against Charlotte ICE Vehicle Supplier
A federal sweep called Operation Charlotte's Web resulted in more than 130 arrests and 81 detentions early on.…
DHS to deploy 250 agents for New Orleans immigration sweep
Starting December 1, 2025, DHS will send about 250 agents to New Orleans for "Swamp Sweep," a two-month…
Flights Return to Normal as FAA Lifts 43-Day Shutdown Restrictions
Following congressional funding on November 17, the FAA lifted restrictions and resumed full commercial schedules at 6 a.m.…
Fort Lauderdale Airport Evacuates Terminal 4 After Bomb Threat
A Nov. 18, 2025 bomb threat in Terminal 4 led to evacuation of pre-security areas and detention of…
Fake Visa Appointment Scam Highlighted by Canadian High Commission
Indian authorities uncovered a ring selling fake Canadian visas, led by Anil Kumar, with losses over $650,000. IRCC…
Broadview ICE Detainee Population Plummets as Chicago Agents Depart
Following mid‑November departures of 200+ Border Patrol agents and a Nov. 12 court order freeing 615 detainees, Broadview’s…
Portland Area Sees Over 560 Immigration Arrests Reported This Month
In October 2025 federal agencies made over 560 immigration arrests across Portland’s metro area. Portland Police did not…