Immigration — Halifax News

2026-09-21 08:01

Iranian Conscripts in Canada Face Inadmissibility Over IRGC Service

Hundreds of Iranian former conscripts living in Canada have received procedural fairness letters warning they may be inadmissible due to mandatory service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). While the UK and Australia have issued guidance distinguishing involuntary conscripts from active members, Canada’s approach has triggered legal challenges and personal hardships for those who self-disclosed their past military service.

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2026-09-19 19:43

Dutch Police Disperse Far-Right Protest in The Hague After Violence and Antisemitic Chants

Riot police dispersed hundreds of far-right protesters in The Hague on Saturday after violence erupted at a demonstration organized by the group We Are the People. Authorities banned the march following incidents involving fireworks, Nazi salutes, and antisemitic slogans, resulting in 24 arrests.

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2026-09-18 23:08

Deported Men Allegedly Tortured in Equatorial Guinea After Sharing Detention Videos

Two men deported from the US to Equatorial Guinea were allegedly bound, beaten, and tortured by police on September 11, 2026, after sharing videos of detention conditions with the press. They are among approximately 30 detainees held at Hotel Bamy in Malabo, where human rights advocates report dangerous conditions, lack of medical care, and arbitrary violence. The US has sent at least 66 individuals to Equatorial Guinea under a $7.5 million cooperation deal, despite warnings from UN experts and the African Commission regarding potential torture and refoulement.

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2026-09-18 17:01

ICE Agent Pleads Not Guilty in Minneapolis Shooting Case

Christian Castro, an ICE officer, pleaded not guilty to federal and state charges related to a January shooting in Minneapolis. The case highlights tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local authorities, particularly after Texas Governor Greg Abbott initially refused extradition.

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2026-09-18 08:00

Germany's AfD Adopts Trump-Inspired Strategies After Strong Election Performance

Following a significant electoral victory in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is increasingly mirroring U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric and policy proposals. While the party fell just short of an absolute majority, it has a chance to form the first far-right state government since World War II. The AfD's platform now includes strict immigration measures, cultural shifts favoring classical architecture over Bauhaus, and slogans echoing Trump's "MAGA" campaign, despite polls showing low overall approval of Trump among Germans.

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2026-09-12 21:19

Afghan Woman Deported in First-Ever Use of Alien Terrorist Removal Court

Nazira Haji Zada, a 47-year-old Afghan permanent resident living in Texas, was deported from the United States following the first-ever use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC). Although never charged with a crime, prosecutors accused her of being the "matriarch" of a family group that radicalized relatives convicted of plotting an Islamic State-inspired mass shooting. Her lawyers argued the process violated due process by denying access to confidential evidence.

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2026-06-23 22:55

Canadian Ministers Agree on New Immigration Targets to Stabilize Population Growth

Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers met in Ottawa to discuss sustainable immigration levels, agreeing to cap permanent resident admissions below 1% of the population beyond 2027 and reduce the temporary population to less than 5% by the end of 2027.

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2026-06-19 18:18

Canada Proposes New Regulations to Modernize Asylum Process

The Government of Canada has published proposed regulations to modernize the asylum process, implementing reforms from Bill C-12. The changes aim to clarify application requirements, establish review timelines, and provide faster access to work permits, with a 30-day consultation period currently open.

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2026-05-04 13:49

Canada Accelerates Permanent Residence for 33,000 Temporary Workers in Rural Communities

The Government of Canada announced progress on the In-Canada Workers Initiative, aiming to grant permanent residence to up to 33,000 temporary workers in smaller communities by 2027. Between January and February 2026, 3,600 workers were already approved.

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2026-03-27 00:40

Bill C-12 Receives Royal Assent, Overhauling Canada’s Immigration and Asylum Framework

On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12 became law in Canada, introducing stricter eligibility rules for asylum claims, modernizing the refugee determination process, and expanding information-sharing powers for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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2026-03-13 15:20

Canada Announces New Immigration Measures to Support Quebec Workers and Rural Employers

The Government of Canada has introduced temporary immigration measures to address labour shortages in Quebec and rural areas. Eligible temporary foreign workers in Quebec can extend their work permits by up to 12 months, while rural employers are permitted to increase their low-wage temporary worker cap from 10% to 15%.

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