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Canada’s finance ministry announced that full expensing for machinery, equipment and patent rights will become permanent, eliminating the scheduled phase‑out that was set to begin after 2029. The…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized just 2,420 proof‑of‑citizenship applications in July 2026, extending a month‑to‑month decline in processing speed. Recent processing figures January – May 2026: 28,940 certificates issued (average 5,788 per…

In the two‑week period from 30 August to 13 September 2026, Canada’s Express Entry pool grew by only 120 profiles, while the number of candidates with scores in the 471‑500 range fell by 2,085. At the…

Canada’s immigration department has issued a fresh round of 2,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system, targeting candidates in the Canadian Experience Class.…

Foreign investors seeking Panamanian permanent residency through the Qualified Investor Visa must consider not only the investment thresholds but also the solvency and track record of the developer…

Four Seasons is set to open a new resort in Al Zorah, Ajman, with an expected launch in 2026. The development will add a boutique‑scale luxury option to the UAE’s…

Most people stop paying attention once a second passport is in hand, but a range of legal obligations can arise automatically—sometimes years later—and affect the holder, their children,…

Oral nicotine pouches are gaining market share as a non‑combustible alternative to cigarettes, prompting states to decide how to tax these products. The tax approach influences both state…

Section 899, a retaliatory tax proposed by the United States in 2025, became a rare example of domestic tax policy being used successfully as a geoeconomic threat. It…

The citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) market is split between programs that openly list the nationalities they refuse and those that rely on unwritten or indirect restrictions. Knowing which approach a…