(DDM) – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced new operational guidelines governing the cancellation of temporary resident documents.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the update applies to visitor visas, study permits, work permits, and electronic travel authorisations (eTAs).

The new rules amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) to provide a clearer legal process for cancelling temporary resident documents.

Previously, such cancellations were carried out under broad discretionary powers without a defined structure, causing uncertainty for both applicants and immigration officers.

Under the updated framework, immigration officers now have explicit legal authority to revoke documents if holders no longer meet eligibility, admissibility, or compliance requirements after issuance.

Sections 180.1 and 180.2 clarify that visitor visas may be cancelled due to administrative errors, loss of eligibility, new inadmissibility, or failure to leave Canada as required.

A visa is also automatically void if the holder becomes a permanent resident, loses the associated passport, or passes away.

Similarly, Sections 12.07 and 12.08 give officers authority to cancel an eTA if the traveller becomes criminally inadmissible, loses passport validity, or if the authorisation was issued in error.

The changes also extend to study and work permits under Sections 222.7–222.8 and 209.01–209.02 of the IRPR, allowing cancellation if permits were issued incorrectly or the holder no longer meets eligibility conditions.

For example, a study permit may be revoked if the student’s institution loses its Designated Learning Institution (DLI) status, while a work permit could be cancelled if tied to a non-compliant employer.

Permits are also automatically voided if the holder becomes a permanent resident or passes away.

Officials explained that the framework aligns Canada’s immigration system with countries like the United States and Australia, where visa and permit revocation procedures are explicitly defined in law.

IRCC said the reforms improve predictability, fairness, and legal clarity, ensuring consistent and defensible decision-making by immigration officers.

A safeguard, known as the waiver clause, prevents the cancellation of permits issued under temporary public policy waivers, including humanitarian or emergency cases.

The changes form part of a broader modernisation effort to better manage Canada’s temporary resident population.

The department is investing in data-sharing systems and compliance monitoring tools to reduce overstays, prevent administrative errors, and strengthen overall immigration integrity.

While the new regulations do not automatically increase cancellations, they provide a transparent, predictable, and legally robust framework for managing temporary resident documents.

(DDM) – The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a nefarious sex‑trafficking syndicate operating in Akure, rescuing fifteen young women who were lured into the scheme under the guise of job offers.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the operation was executed by the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit following weeks of intelligence gathering and monitoring around the state capital.

According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olusola, the syndicate targeted young women aged between 20 and 26, promising employment in domestic service, ushering and social‑media “content creation,” before shifting them into sexual exploitation.

The victims were housed in an apartment in the Alagbaka area of Akure, which functioned as the operational base for the ring.

The ringleader, identified as Jayeola Joshua of Alagbaka, along with two accomplices, was arrested during the raid.

Investigations by the police revealed that the victims were coerced into producing nude images and videos which were distributed to paying clients under the guise of “relationship content” for social‑media platforms.

The earnings were reportedly divided, with the principal suspect taking the largest share.

“The apartment was deliberately rented to house these young women and facilitate the illicit enterprise,” the P.R.O added, noting that the Command has summoned the landlord for questioning as part of the investigation.

Following the rescue of the victims, they were taken to the Police Hospital in Akure for medical examination, psychological counselling and onward rehabilitation.

The case has been forwarded to the Command’s Gender Desk for further investigation and prosecution.

The Adebowale Lawal‑led Command reaffirmed its zero‑tolerance stance on human trafficking and sexual exploitation, pledging to ensure all suspects involved are brought to justice.

1. He also commended the SWAT operatives for their swift action and urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious job recruitment offers.

Security analysts tell DDM that this case highlights the growing sophistication of trafficking rings in South‑West Nigeria, which now often exploit social‑media recruitment tactics and job‑offer pretences to lure vulnerable young women.

The operation underscores the need for enhanced surveillance, community awareness and regulatory oversight of recruitment practices.

Civil society organisations in Ondo State have welcomed the bust, noting that while it is a major success, the wider challenge of trafficking and sexual exploitation remains significant.

They are calling for expanded public‑education campaigns and stronger inter‑agency collaboration to prevent such crimes.

The Command is currently tracking down additional suspects connected to the ring, and the matter has been handed to the state’s Directorate of Public Prosecutions for arraignment.

(DDM) – The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to reduce flight capacity by 10 percent at 40 major airports nationwide beginning Friday morning, citing the ongoing government shutdown and staffing shortages as key reasons for the move.

According to Diaspora Digital Media (DDM), the drastic decision follows warnings by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy earlier this week that portions of the U.S. airspace could face temporary closures if the federal shutdown continues into next week.

FAA officials said the reduction was necessary to maintain operational safety standards amid reduced staffing of air traffic controllers and safety inspectors.

The cuts are expected to affect several major hubs, including airports in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, and Miami, some of the busiest in the world.

The agency said it would prioritize safety and limit delays as much as possible, though airlines have been advised to prepare for potential flight disruptions and cancellations.

“The FAA must act responsibly to protect the integrity of the national airspace system,” a spokesperson said.

“This decision, while difficult, ensures that we continue operating safely with available personnel.”

Background checks by DDM reveal that this is the first nationwide capacity reduction by the FAA since the 2013 U.S. government shutdown, which similarly affected airport operations and flight schedules across the country.

Aviation experts warn that the new cuts could cause widespread delays, increased ticket prices, and logistical strain during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Airlines are reportedly revising their schedules and reallocating resources to minimize the impact on passengers.

Transportation Secretary Duffy had earlier told reporters that without congressional agreement to restore agency funding, the FAA would have no choice but to “ground flights in key regions to prevent operational collapse.”

The shutdown, now entering its third week, has left several federal agencies scrambling to maintain essential services.

Thousands of federal workers, including those in aviation safety, are either furloughed or working without pay.

Travelers have already begun expressing frustration on social media, with many calling on Congress and the White House to end the political deadlock that threatens to cripple America’s aviation system.

Airline industry representatives have urged the government to reach an immediate funding resolution, warning that extended capacity cuts could cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars and affect global air travel confidence.

Meanwhile, consumer rights groups have called for clear passenger compensation guidelines, saying travelers should not bear the financial burden of political dysfunction.

Analysts told DDM that if the shutdown continues beyond next week, more drastic measures, including temporary closure of some regional control towers and airspace restrictions, could follow, causing further disruption to both domestic and international flights.

The FAA is expected to issue an updated advisory to airlines and travelers later tonight, outlining affected airports and expected flight schedules under the new 10 percent capacity limit.