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IRCC Data Reveal 2.2 Million Applications in System; Backlog Nears One Million

IRCC Data Reveal 2.2 Million Applications in System; Backlog Nears One Million

IRCC’s latest inventory snapshot shows 2.2 million immigration files in process and nearly one million exceeding service standards. Temporary-residence categories and study permits are most affected, signalling protracted processing times for employers, students and families through 2026.

Nov 21, 2025
Ottawa Issues ‘Avoid Non-Essential Travel’ Advisory for Five Caribbean Nations as Hurricane Melissa Intensifies

Ottawa Issues ‘Avoid Non-Essential Travel’ Advisory for Five Caribbean Nations as Hurricane Melissa Intensifies

Canada has raised its travel-risk level to ‘Avoid Non-Essential Travel’ for Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas, Haiti and the Cayman Islands due to Hurricane Melissa. Businesses must review travel plans, insurance coverage and emergency protocols as the storm threatens to disrupt flights, supply chains and expatriate safety.

Nov 21, 2025

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