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High Public Sector Salaries Under Scrutiny Amid Planned Cuts

  The Canadian flag flies on the Peace Tower of Parliament Hill as pedestrians make their way along Sparks Street in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. The latest government figures reveal that more than 27,000 public servants earned salaries of at least $150,000 last year. The disclosure comes at a time when the federal government is preparing to implement spending cuts, raising questions about compensation levels in the public sector. The report highlights the growing number of high-income earners within the civil service, a trend that has drawn attention as Ottawa seeks to reduce expenditures. Critics argue that such salaries place a heavy burden on taxpayers, while supporters contend that competitive pay is necessary to attract and retain skilled professionals in critical roles. As the government moves forward with its cost-cutting agenda, the debate over public sector compensation is expected to intensify, with unions and advocacy groups likely to push back against measures t...
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Trump Administration Reverses Controversial Visa Terminations

 

The Trump administration has reversed its abrupt decision to terminate the legal status of thousands of foreign students studying in the United States. This move follows intense scrutiny from courts and over 100 lawsuits filed by affected students. The terminations, which were linked to minor infractions or unclear reasons, had left many students fearing deportation and unable to continue their studies.

The Justice Department announced the reversal in federal court, stating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is developing a new policy for reviewing and terminating student visa records. Until this policy is finalized, the records of affected students will remain active or be reactivated. However, ICE retains the authority to terminate records for other reasons, such as unlawful activity.

This decision has brought relief to many students and universities, but uncertainty remains about the long-term implications and the scope of the reversal. The administration's initial move had sparked widespread panic and disrupted the lives of countless students, highlighting the challenges of navigating immigration policies in the U.S..

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