Asylum seekers hopeful federal budget will fix permanent residency application backlog

Asylum seekers hopeful federal budget will fix permanent residency application backlog

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Many newcomers to Canada have been stuck in limbo for years as they face a frustrating wait as the government works through a massive backlog of Permanent Residency applications. Jack Rabb has more.

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