
Can ‘Lost Canadians’ Force IRCC to Clear the C-3 Backlog?
Bill C-3 recognised the Lost Canadians as citizens, but IRCC’s certificate backlog keeps them waiting. When can a writ of mandamus compel the department to decide?

Bill C-3 recognised the Lost Canadians as citizens, but IRCC’s certificate backlog keeps them waiting. When can a writ of mandamus compel the department to decide?

Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August as unemployment held at 6.4%, highlighting a softer labour market despite continued demand for targeted skills.