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The Australian Federal Government has paused Working Holiday Maker visa processing from 24 countries, slowing visas and threatening labor supply for agriculture and regional tourism. Industry leaders warn this disrupts seasonal workforce availability in key regions including Western Australia.

Ontario has amended its social assistance rules to exclude international students, temporary workers, and people living in Canada illegally from programs including Ontario Works and ODSP. The change follows a case where a person with expired legal status received benefits for over 20 years.

Ontario tightened social assistance rules, reducing benefits for temporary visa holders effective August 2026. The changes restrict aid to those legally authorized to live in Canada.

The Ontario government has amended social assistance regulations to exclude international students, temporary workers, and those illegally in Canada. The changes, effective August 14, 2026, follow a case revealing legislative gaps allowing benefits to unauthorized residents.

Ontario has amended social assistance rules to exclude temporary visa holders and people living illegally in Canada from Ontario Works and ODSP benefits. The changes take effect immediately and clarify eligibility criteria.

Thailand’s foreign tourist arrivals fell 2.9% through early August 2026, a smaller decline than earlier forecasts. Year-end events such as IMF and World Bank meetings are expected to boost tourism later in the year.

Ontario has amended social assistance rules to exclude international students, temporary workers, and individuals living illegally in Canada from Ontario Works and ODSP. The changes took effect on August 14, 2026.

Ontario has tightened social assistance eligibility, excluding temporary visa holders and those without legal status from provincial aid effective August 14, 2026. This change follows a tribunal decision that allowed social assistance claims by a long-term illegal resident.

Curaçao's tourism accommodation capacity has grown 81% since 2019, with arrivals up 50% by 2024, creating housing, road, and workforce strains. Local labor shortages have increased reliance on foreign workers amid rising resident housing costs and traffic congestion.

Curaçao’s tourism accommodation capacity rose 81% since 2019, with stayover arrivals increasing 50%. A new study warns this rapid expansion strains housing, infrastructure, and the local workforce.