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A recent study by the Canadian Council for Refugees highlights significant delays in processing refugee applications from Africa, with wait times averaging 42 months for government-sponsored cases, nearly double those from other regions.
The report attributes these disparities to insufficient staffing at African visa offices, calling it evidence of systemic inequity within Canada's immigration system. Despite a 2023 Auditor General report flagging these issues, African applicants continue to experience substantially longer processing periods.
Council president Asma Faizi emphasized that regions with higher demand should receive proportional resources to prevent such delays and ensure fair treatment across all applicant groups.
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President Trump's decision to halt asylum claims has intensified calls for Canada to suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement, with legal experts warning the pact may no longer be valid.
Immigration lawyers argue the U.S. has abandoned its obligation under the UN Refugee Convention, eliminating the agreement's foundation.
While some specialists caution that suspension could trigger an influx of asylum seekers—potentially millions currently in the U.S.—others insist Canada faces a moral and legal duty to act.
The Federal Government now confronts a difficult choice: suspend the agreement, expand exemptions, or maintain the status quo amid mounting pressure on immigration infrastructure.
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Manitoba has announced the approaching deadline for its temporary public policy supporting work permit extensions for Provincial Nominee Program candidates.
Eligible applicants have until December 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST to submit their Support Letter applications through the online portal. After this date, the submission form will close, and no new applications will be accepted.
The Federal Government will continue processing applications received under this policy until December 31, 2025.
This initiative was designed to assist prospective PNP candidates whose work permits expired in 2024 or 2025, providing them with the opportunity to extend their authorization to work in Manitoba while pursuing permanent residency.
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Immigration Minister Lena Diab has issued a direct warning to foreign nationals considering misuse of Canada's asylum system, particularly as stricter refugee policies take hold across G7 countries.
With the U.S. halting asylum applications and Britain imposing a 20-year wait for permanent residence, concerns are mounting that Canada could see an influx of diverted claimants.
Diab emphasized that Canada's asylum framework exists to protect those in genuine need, not to serve as a workaround to immigration processes.
The minister pointed to Bill C-12, currently before Parliament, as a measure to strengthen border controls and remove ineligible applicants earlier in the process, reinforcing Canada's commitment to balancing humanitarian responsibilities with domestic capacity constraints.
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