Immigration
Japan’s Population Decline
Japan, known for its rich culture and technological advancements, is facing significant demographic challenges. As of 2022, the country’s total population stands at 125.41 million, but it has been experiencing a decline over the past years. The Population Decline and ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Canada’s Category-based Selection for Express Entry
Canada has recently introduced category-based selection draws for its Express Entry candidates, aiming to prioritize individuals with strong French language proficiency or work experience in key sectors. These new measures are expected to commence implementation later this summer. Addressing Labour ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
New US-Canada Border Deal
A new US-Canada border deal has recently taken effect with the aim to halt the flow of asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings. The agreement has closed a loophole that previously allowed migrants to claim asylum at such unofficial ports ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
“Portrait of Immigration to Canada” report
The report titled “Portrait of Immigration to Canada” was released recently by Statistics Canada. Key findings The Statistics Canada recently released the 2021 census, which includes the latest statistical portrait of immigration and ethno-cultural diversity in the country. This is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Deferential Action for Childhood Arrivals
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is the US’ immigration policy that allows undocumented immigrants who were brought into the country as children to receive a renewable 2-year period of deferred action from deportation and become eligible for a ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Windrush Scandal
The British government recently apologised for the Windrush Scandal of 2018- for the wrongful detention and mistreatment of the Windrush generation. About the Scandal In 2018, a political scandal arose in the UK when the Home Office wrongfully detained and ..