montr al: The program was originally suspended last January due to delays in processing the cases, according to CBC. At the time, more than 10,000 applications had been accepted by the province and were awaiting approval from the federal government. A spokesperson for Immigration Minister David Heurtel said the province is extending its suspension of new applications until at least June 30, 2018. Three-quarters of those applicants were Syrian refugees. People have been calling us and asking, 'When is it reopening ' he said. The program has historically helped reunite families, and the delays can be painful for people waiting on both in and outside of Canada hoping to reunite, said Paul Clarke, executive director of Actions R fugi s Montr al.
(www.immigrantscanada.com). As
reported in the news.
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23.12.17