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Overall, there were 2,154,300 applications in IRCC’s inventories as of March 31, of which 1,219,300 were processed within service standards and 935,000 were designated as backlog.
The table below shows how the backlog has evolved over recent months:
https://www.cicnews.com/2026/05/irccs-latest-update-reveals-express-entry-application-backlog-at-all-time-low-0575733.html
https://www.cicnews.com/2026/05/ircc-releases-updated-processing-times-for-temporary-residence-applications-0575658.html
This makes no sense. The higher the compensation the more qualifying points an entry candidate receives?
And when was this " International Talent Attraction Strategy" launched? I have never heard of it. Of note, 112,000 jobs lost year to date in 2026 in Canada, 6.9% unemployment rate (60% higher than USA at 4.3%). Youth unemployment in Canada at +14%.
#CanadianApathy
A broken and fraudulent system that many knew and for a long time
https://www.insauga.com/international-student-population-was-out-of-control-says-brampton-mayor/
https://www.cicnews.com/2026/04/why-cajuns-may-be-canadians-under-new-citizenship-law-0473979.html
This is ridiculous! Deport a whole swath of Acadians centuries ago (no apologies though from Justin's apology-centric government) then open the door to anyone with some historical ancestry to Canada from hundreds of years ago?
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/champagne-says-hell-recuse-himself-due-to-personal-connection-to-high-speed-rail-company
One door closes, another opens. With 6.5% unemployment in Canada (~50% higher than in USA), the Liberals "will support both the Canadian economy and businesses “by establishing a more diverse pool of international talent to fill a variety of labour market needs.”
https://www.cicnews.com/2026/03/canada-announces-100m-in-scholarships-for-indian-students-under-new-education-measures-0372243.html
https://www.cicnews.com/2026/02/ontario-issues-more-than-1800-invitations-in-first-draws-of-the-year-0271151.html
Immigration minister wants to track temporary residents' exits https://share.google/4VUKhS5GgiYWFnzac
https://www.cicnews.com/2026/01/we-asked-ai-to-predict-canadian-immigration-in-2026-heres-what-it-said-0166540.html
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns - BBC News https://share.google/08hNsBfziAmQQ9RZY