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    All major Canadian political parties except the governing Liberals have openly expressed strong concerns about the ministerial powers in Bill C-12 that allow mass-cancellation of immigration status under the broadly defined “public interest” clause (IRPA s.87.301–87.305). These concerns center...
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    Our concerns are both legitimate and well-founded—they're grounded in credible reports and ongoing public discourse. It's completely understandable to feel anxious given what's being discussed. However, it's important to note that as of October 28, 2025, Bill C-12 has not been passed into law...
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    The last two teams who received their COPRs in this forum were outland applicants, as I noticed. Also, I know a team currently residing in Dubai who obtained their PR about three months ago.
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    Dear K Shah, Thank you for your thoughtful response. Logically, you make a valid point regarding the introduction of the priority status in (April 2024) and how it should not retroactively affect complete applications submitted prior to this change. However, unfortunately, in practice, it...
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    Not unknown period, it will be on hold till finalizing priority.
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    Unfortunately, it is highly likely that the answer is yes. I anticipated this outcome, as applications submitted since 2021 under the priority stream have either received a decision or are currently undergoing the security stage, particularly if they require comprehensive processing.
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    Please is it one of those : 1- North Forge Technology Exchange 2- Platform Calgary 3- The DMZ 4- ventureLAB Innovation Centre 5-VIATEC 6- Waterloo Accelerator Centre 7- Interactive Niagara Media Cluster o/a Innovate Niagara 8-Innovation Factory 9- Genesis
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    Agree to some extent.
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    Hi there, To provide you with the most accurate response, I kindly request that you share additional details about your timeline, beyond the submission date (e.g., AOR, Medical, ADR, etc.). Most importantly, please let me know whether your DO is a priority or non-priority.
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    I sincerely hope that Bill C-12 does not pass in Parliament, or that any provisions allowing for the suspension or cancellation of programs under the pretext of public interest.
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    An IRCC spokesperson says that IRCC is not introducing the ability to cancel categories of applications "with a specific group of people or situation in mind." They also say that decisions to cancel applications "would not be taken unilaterally."
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    Canada To Boost Provincial Nominee Program Slots In 2025: Minister Diab https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-boosts-provincial-nominee-program/?utm_source=canada-immigration-news.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=inc-beehiiv&_bhlid=42713611c638ceacbc4e32736648dee17ce9561d It...
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    Next month, in November 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is expected to unveil the new Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028—a pivotal update that will set the direction for Canada's intake across all immigration categories. If the Start-Up Visa (SUV) allocation is not...
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    Hi everyone! If anyone has insights or an overall interpretation of what’s currently happening with the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program in general, I’d really appreciate your thoughts. Also, if someone is able to read and break down the section about the SUV program in the article below, that would...
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    It is important to note that the claim of a wait time of “more than 10 years” is both non-transparent and misleading. Under the current quota, the most recent applicant would face a wait time of over 43 years. With 43,200 people in the backlog and an annual quota of 1,000, the calculation...
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