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This is a very interesting read. Although it talks specifically about refugees only, it does mention the strain these new applications are adding to the system. Now, the part that we don't know is whether the same officers are dealing with refugees and economic immigrants. That's the crucial piece of information.
 
CanadaWeCome said:
Further on...

Liberals fail Canada with Syrian refugee pledge

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/15/liberals-fail-canada-with-syrian-refugee-pledge

Canada sticks to refugee plan but security pressures mount after Paris attacks

http://news.yahoo.com/canada-sticks-refugee-plan-security-pressures-mount-paris-235426205.html

Paris Attacks Shouldn't Stop Canada From Helping Refugees: French Ambassador

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/11/15/paris-attacks-canada-refugees_n_8569856.html

One more Article today...
Paris attacks fuel calls for Canada to delay plan to take in 25,000 Syrians
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/16/paris-attacks-canada-delay-syrian-refugees