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Automation Boom Fuels Immigration Litigation Backlog, Say Canadian Lawyers
Ontario shutters all nine OINP immigration streams as sweeping redesign takes effect
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Automation blamed as Federal Court immigration caseload quadruples since 2020
New court data show immigration cases have exploded to 28,000 a year, up four-fold in five years. Lawyers blame IRCC’s increased use of automation for poor-quality refusals, while the department cites record application volumes. The growing backlog means judicial reviews now routinely exceed a year, forcing employers and applicants to bake lengthy delays and legal fees into their Canadian mobility strategies.
Newfoundland & Labrador issues 103 invitations in NLPNP/AIP draw, keeps Atlantic fast-track momentum alive
In a May 28 draw released today, Newfoundland and Labrador invited 103 candidates under its PNP and the Atlantic Immigration Program, pushing its year-to-date invitation total to 1,379—already far ahead of 2025 pace. The province continues to leverage immigration to offset demographic decline, offering employers expedited permanent-residence options but signalling fiercer competition for limited nomination slots.