Managing Partner, Stephen Green shared his insights with The Globe and Mail on federal public-service cuts and what they mean for Canada's immigration system, emphasizing that while IRCC officers processing applications will not face job cuts, ongoing backlogs and inefficient processing continue to cause significant delays for applicants.
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21 January 2026
Officials Processing Foreign Nationals’ Visas, Permanent-Residence Applications Will Not Face Job Cuts: Minister – Featured Article In The Globe And Mail
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Managing Partner, Stephen Green shared his insights with The Globe and Mail on federal public-service cuts and what they mean for Canada’s immigration system, emphasizing that while IRCC officers processing applications will not face job cuts, ongoing bac