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U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Over Public Assistance Concerns

  The United States has announced a temporary halt to immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, citing concerns that individuals from these nations may be at higher risk of relying on public assistance after entering the country. The move represents one of the broadest immigration-related suspensions in recent years and has already sparked global debate. Under the directive, U.S. embassies and consulates will pause decisions on immigrant visa applications while officials reassess how they evaluate the likelihood that applicants could become dependent on government-funded support. The policy does not affect non‑immigrant visas such as tourist, business, or student visas, which will continue to be processed. The suspension affects a wide range of countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Many families with pending applications now face uncertainty as they await further guidance from U.S. authorities. Supporters argue that the pause stren...
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TTC Strike Averted: Framework Agreement Reached Between Union and Management

 

In a last-minute development, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113 have reached a “framework settlement,” effectively averting a planned strike. The agreement comes after intense negotiations and addresses critical issues such as job security, protections against job outsourcing, and benefits for active members and pensioners.

The TTC’s buses, streetcars, subways, and Wheel-Trans vehicles will operate normally on Friday, providing relief to the city’s 1.3 million transit users. However, the finalized details of the framework remain undisclosed, pending further work and ratification by union members. The mood at the bargaining table has been one of frustration, with the union emphasizing the need for progress and alignment with transit delivery goals.

While the strike has been averted, the TTC’s role in delaying the framework agreement has drawn criticism. Transit riders can breathe a sigh of relief, but the focus now shifts to ensuring a fair and reasonable contract for all parties involved.



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