Source: The Star
OTTAWA—Canada will open its doors to 225,000 new immigrants over the next year, according to a cabinet document that suggests the influx could affect government efforts to reduce the backlogs and delays that have frustrated newcomers.
That number is in line with last year's target and because of that the "levels plan is not a controversial announcement," says the document obtained by the Star.
"We do not anticipate a major reaction from the provinces and territories," it said.
Under the plan being considered by cabinet, 60 per cent of the newcomers will be skilled workers and 40 per cent will be families and refugees, with priority given to spouses, partners and children.
Still, the document hints the number could have fallout on the way Canada processes applications from newcomers hoping to come to this country.
The target may have "important implications for two government priorities — accelerating immigrant application processing times and reducing built-up inventories," the cabinet document states.
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