Discover why some Canadian immigration applications now show shocking 50-year processing times. In this episode of Borderlines, hosts Steve and Deanna break down IRCC’s massive backlogs, Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) delays, Start-up Visa and caregiver program wait times, and the looming impact of Bill C-2 (Stronger Border Act). We also explore uncertainty around Canadian Experience Class quotas, Francophone immigration priorities, and what these shifts mean for newcomers.50-year wait times. Backlogs in key programs. Bill C-2 on the horizon.
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Canada is facing an unprecedented immigration crisis. In this episode of The Borderlines Canadian Immigration Law Podcast, we unpack the shocking decline in approvals for international student permits and temporary foreign worker permits. Despite Ottawa’s stated goal of a 10% reduction in 2025, actual approval rates have plummeted by 60–70% compared to 2024.

We explore:

• The role of unclear policies and automated refusals in the collapse

• The devastating impact on colleges, universities, and the Canadian economy

• Why public support for immigration is declining

• The human toll on applicants, families, and Canada’s global reputation

Whether you’re an immigration professional, international student, or policymaker, this episode offers critical insights into Canada’s rapidly shifting immigration landscape.

This episode provides a multifaceted examination of Canada's temporary foreign worker (TFW) and international student programs. Several articles highlight a growing public and political discourse that scapegoats these groups for issues such as high youth unemployment, crowded public services, and housing shortages, despite their crucial role in filling labor gaps, especially in sectors like construction and care. A UN expert report criticizes the TFW program as a "breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery," pointing to significant power imbalances, exploitation, and lack of worker rights due to employer-specific work permits. Meanwhile, an academic paper suggests that the expansion of the TFW program, particularly for low-skilled workers, exacerbates regional unemployment disparities by suppressing wage adjustments and discouraging internal labor migration.