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- CommentTimeJun 12th 2008
On March 14, the Government of Canada proposed changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The aim of the changes is to modernize Canada’s immigration system and shorten the time it takes to immigrate to Canada.
Those who submitted an application before February 27, 2008—the day after the federal budget, of which these changes are a part—would continue to be processed under the current system. But the backlog would stop growing and finally start coming down.
Going forward, anyone would still be able to apply, but CIC would no longer be required to process all new applications submitted on or after February 27, 2008. Applications not processed in a given year could be held for future consideration or returned with a full refund to the applicant, who would be welcome to reapply at another time.
The Minister would have the authority to issue instructions to immigration officers on the processing of applications, including with regard to jobs available in Canada, so that people with those skills and experience can be brought to Canada more quickly. The Minister’s instructions would apply to categories of applicants, not individuals.
It is important to note that our objectives for family reunification and refugee protection would not be affected.
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