Canada denies residency to ex-Philippine police officer

A Canadian federal court has denied former Philippine police officer Josue Limmong Ahuday's application for permanent residency. The court ruled that Ahuday contributed to crimes against humanity during the Philippines' war on drugs under former President Duterte. The Immigration Division found that Ahuday's role in the Drug Enforcement Unit led to targeted killings of drug suspects. The court stated that his actions made him inadmissible to Canada under its immigration laws. Ahuday claimed he was unaware of the killings and left the unit after three months. However, the court noted he remained in the police force until 2021 and received a commendation in 2019.