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The system change affects only new applicants, they must establish a clear and specific cut-off date and define the criteria that distinguish a "new" applicant from an "existing" one.
 
The system change affects only new applicants, they must establish a clear and specific cut-off date and define the criteria that distinguish a "new" applicant from an "existing" one.

If bill c2 passes it can affect all current applicants. The current system is not functional as it is even if H&C stopped accepting new applicants.
 
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2025-2027 Admissions Targets: What the Levels Plan Tells Us.

2025

10,000

2.5 %

Baseline
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2026

6,900

1.8 %

31% cut
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2027

4,300

1.2 %

Further 38% cut
 
2025-2027 Admissions Targets: What the Levels Plan Tells Us.

2025

10,000

2.5 %

Baseline
---------------------------------------------
2026

6,900

1.8 %

31% cut
‐--------------------------------------------------
2027

4,300

1.2 %

Further 38% cut

That is also all forms of H&C not only the general one. General H&C appears to have been allocated less than 1/5th of the total H&C target based on previous data released. Nobody can guess what IRCC will do to try to address the mess they watched happening yet did nothing to try to address the issue much earlier on.
 
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If bill c2 passes it can affect all current applicants. The current system is not functional as it is even if H&C stopped accepting new applicants.
Bill C2 is stuck at second reading and now the government introduced bill C12 which is modified bill C2 (removing almost half of the bill C2) with the hope it will quickly pass. I agree current H and C program is not functional and IRCC should wipe out entire backlog and start from the scratch with very stringent criteria. I believe they should limit eligibility to only foregin nationals from ADR/TDR countries who have children with special needs/medical conditions, and failed refugee claimants from those countries. Also they should add clear provision that parent/grandparent/siblings/aunt cases are not eligible for H and C.
 
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Bill C2 is stuck at second reading and now the government introduced bill C12 which is modified bill C2 (removing almost half of the bill C2) with the hope it will quickly pass. I agree current H and C program is not functional and IRCC should wipe out entire backlog and start from the scratch with very stringent criteria. I believe they should limit eligibility to only foregin nationals from ADR/TDR countries who have children with special needs/medical conditions, and failed refugee claimants from those countries. Also they should add clear provision that parent/grandparent/siblings/aunt cases are not eligible for H and C.

We’ll have to see how the governent attempts to deal with the mess they created and/or watched getting out of control. Governent certainly trying to push a bill through as fast as possible for immigration reasons and Trump.
 
see this article and its updated 8 days ago!!

Having a Canadian-born child does not prevent the removal of a foreign national. However, the CBSA always considers the best interest of the child before removing someone. If parents of Canadian children must be removed from Canada and choose to take their children back to their country of nationality, the CBSA will facilitate the travel of the children in order to keep the family together.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/rem-ren-eng.html

Having a Canadian child never prevented removal. It did favour H&C in the past but that seems to be somewhat changing. The government doesn’t want to reward the idea of having an anchor child. CBSA does try to coordinate with the family so any dependents with status can accompany their parents.
 
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In otherwords, AIP might take 6yrs?

If you submitted in October 2025 AIP may take decades. What is more likely is that the program will be reformed because it is no longer functional. Would suggest taking steps to increase your chances of immigration via an economic pathway. Learning French, increasing your English language scores, work in a field in demand, do another degree, etc. That may require returning home until you can come back via an economic program. I would be speaking to a good lawyer or consultant about options you may be able to take to increase your chances of eventually getting PR.
 
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