Global Shifts in Immigration Policy: Lessons for Canada from Sweden and Africa

Sweden, once Europe's most welcoming nation for refugees, is now paying some immigrants up to $37,000 to leave the country. The Swedish government, backed by the far-right Sweden Democrats, launched this "re-migration grant" scheme in early 2026 with a 1.3 billion kronor budget. The initiative targets non-EU residents with residency permits and comes as Sweden's asylum applications have plummeted 96% from 2015 levels. This...