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5 Practices That Can Get You Deported From Canada

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4 months ago

April 2, 2025

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Canada has certain rules that apply to both temporary and permanent immigrants and the violation of these rules could lead to deportation.

Extra penalties could also be implemented; like denied access back into the country for a certain number of years.

Here are five ways you can become inadmissible in Canada and get deported:

1. Security Reasons
This is a broad topic and has a lot of law jargons attached to it, but in this article we would try to oversimplify it so as to make sense to the lay man. There are a couple of activities that make you inadmissible to Canada just by being linked to them, even if you haven’t committed a crime. Activities such as:

i. Spying (espionage) – Secretly gathering information for another country or group.
ii. Trying to overthrow the government (subversion) – Planning or helping to remove the government by force.
iii. Violence or terrorism – Being involved in acts that harm people or create fear.
iv. Being part of a dangerous group – Belonging to an organization involved in spying, violence, or terrorism.

2. Human or international rights violations
Human rights violations happen when a person or group is denied their basic freedoms and protections. These rights include things like safety, freedom of speech, fair treatment, and access to necessities like food and shelter.

You can be deported if you’re found out to have had the human rights of a person or people broken.

Examples of human rights violation Canada looks out for are;

i. War crimes – Harming civilians or prisoners during a conflict.
ii. Crimes against humanity – Large-scale mistreatment of people, like mass killings or slavery.
iii. Being a top official in a harmful government – Holding a high position in a government known for serious human rights abuses or facing international sanctions.

3. Committing a Crime

It goes without saying, if you’re convicted of committing a crime you can be deported by Canada or declared inadmissible. In Canada, if you’re involved in an organised criminal activity like; money laundering, people smuggling. This sort of criminal activity can lead to deportation. Also another crime frowned upon by Canada is ‘driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol’. If you have been convicted of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you may be deported or inadmissible to Canada for serious criminality.

4. Misrepresentation
This is another reason an immigrant can get deported from Canada. Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) allows for deportation if an immigrant is found out to have provided false information or withholding information that is directly related to decisions made under the IRPA.

5. Failure to comply with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
There are a couple of laws under this act that operate under strict compliance. A few of these rules are;
i. Temporary residents must respect the conditions of their stay, which may include working without proper permits or staying longer in the country than your set duration.

ii. Permanent residents must have lived in the country for a required amount of time before receiving their permanent residence permit.

iii. People who have being deported before aren’t allowed to return to the country without proper written authorisation.

Canada has made these rules public for everyone to know and ignorance of the law is not an excuse to the law, so if convicted or caught breaking these rules, deportation is always on the table.

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26-year-old Nigerian Fatally Stabbed In London

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5 hours ago

August 5, 2025

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Two individuals have been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old Nigerian, Ayowale Aladejana, in New Cross, southeast London.

The Metropolitan Police reports that detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Ayowale charged a man and woman with murder.

“Ben Wazabanga, 23 (24.10.2001) of Fairfax Road, Bedford was charged with murder and possession of a knife on Monday, 4 August. He was remanded in custody and will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 4 August.

“Ronique Belfon, 23 (10.05.2002) of Morinsbury Road, Bedford was charged with murder on Monday, 4 August. She was remanded to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 4 August,” the report read.

Speaking on the incident, Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, who is leading the investigation, was quoted as saying, “Our thoughts are with Ayowale’s family and friends at this difficult time.

“I understand this incident will be concerning and we are carrying out a fast-paced and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances. I would encourage anyone who has not yet spoken to us.”

The investigation was reportedly launched after officers were called to reports of a man with stab wounds at a residential address in Monson Road, New Cross, at 19:26hrs on Saturday, August 2.

The officers were said to have responded alongside the London Ambulance Service and medics from London’s Air Ambulance, however, Ayowale died at the scene despite efforts to save him.

The report added that a post-mortem examination conducted on Sunday gave a preliminary cause of death as stab wound to the chest.

Ayowale’s family are also reportedly being supported by specially trained officers.

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Trump Threatens 250% Tariffs On Foreign Pharmaceuticals

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August 5, 2025

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US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250 percent, after starting at a lower level, while adding he plans to also unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors.

“We’ll be putting (an) initially small tariff on pharmaceuticals, but in one year, one-and-a-half years, maximum, it’s going to go to 150 percent,” Trump said in an interview on CNBC.

“And then it’s going to go to 250 percent because we want pharmaceuticals made in our country,” he added.

In the same interview, Trump said he expects to raise the US tariff on Indian imports “very substantially over the next 24 hours” due to the country’s purchases of Russian oil.

While Trump has aimed at products from different countries with varying tariff rates after imposing a 10-percent levy on almost all trading partners in April, these have excluded certain products he planned to target separately.

These sector-specific tariffs have generally come after government investigations that look into the national security concerns surrounding certain imports.

After earlier embarking on probes on imported semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, the Trump administration has signaled plans to wrap up these studies, which could lead to new tariffs.

Already, Trump has slapped steep tariffs of 50 percent on imported steel and aluminum, and also rolled out a separate but lower duty on autos and parts.

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UK Opens Application For Chevening Scholarships

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9 hours ago

August 5, 2025

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The United Kingdom on Tuesday announced that applications for its Chevening Scholarships are officially open, with prospective scholars encouraged to apply between August 5 and October 7, 2025.

The Chevening programme offers fully funded one-year master’s degrees at UK universities to individuals with demonstrated leadership potential and a strong commitment to driving positive change in their home countries and globally.

In a statement released by the British High Commission in Abuja, the Head of the Scholarships Unit at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Emma Hennessey, described the programme as highly competitive, selecting only the most outstanding candidates from across the world.

“Chevening’s highly competitive selection process ensures that those chosen to become Chevening Scholars or Fellows represent the brightest and most driven individuals from around the world.

“Chevening Alumni use their world-class education, global networks, and confidence gained in the UK to create meaningful, lasting change when they return home, whether by tackling global challenges or making a tangible impact in their own communities.

“If you can clearly demonstrate the skills needed to join them — outstanding leadership, influence, and networking skills — I strongly encourage you to apply.

“If you’re not quite there yet, I encourage you to take the time to build the experience that will make your application competitive,” Hennessey noted.

According to the statement, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, urged Nigerians with leadership potential to take advantage of the opportunity.

“Chevening is more than a scholarship — it is a gateway to a global network of leaders, innovators, and changemakers,” he said.

“Whether your aspirations lie in shaping public policy, launching a business, or addressing the world’s most pressing challenges, the Chevening Scholarship offers a unique opportunity to pursue a fully funded master’s degree in the United Kingdom to advance your knowledge and skills.

“While there is no ‘typical’ scholar, we seek individuals with the passion, ideas, and influence to drive meaningful change in Nigeria and beyond.

“Our alumni network includes dynamic professionals across diverse sectors who are making significant contributions in their fields.

“If you have the potential to lead positive change in your community, Nigeria, or globally, I encourage you to submit your application before the 7 October 2025 deadline.

“Apply today and take the first step toward this life-changing experience,” he said.

Applications must be submitted online via chevening.org/apply.

Interested applicants are also encouraged to review available guidance at chevening.org/guidance to determine their readiness for the competitive application process.

Since its launch in 1983, the Chevening programme has supported over 60,000 professionals from over 160 countries and territories.

The scholarship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations.