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Canada Immigration Targets Are Creating Long Permanent Residence Waiting Lists
Canada’s immigration targets are creating PR waiting lists, with IRCC saying some applicants must wait years for admissions spaces to become available.
Colin R. Singer September 28, 2026

Beyond Ottawa’s Processing Delays: Preparing And Enforcing A Citizenship-By-Descent Claim
A citizenship claim cannot be refused, but it can be left to sit. How a file is prepared and managed decides whether a 33-month wait can be enforced.
Colin R. Singer September 15, 2026

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?
Colin R. Singer September 8, 2026

Before Ottawa Recruits New Immigrants, It Needs To Process The Citizens It Already Has
Before recruiting new immigrants, Ottawa must clear the unconstitutional backlog of citizenship-by-descent applications.
Colin R. Singer September 9, 2026

Canada Reveals More Than 700,000 Permanent Residence Applications Await Decisions
IRCC says more than 700,000 permanent residence applications remain unfinished, with many waiting for immigration spaces under Canada’s annual levels plan.
Colin R. Singer July 29, 2026
