The real beneficiaries of this entire situation are fraudulent refugee claimants, who gain access to work permits, healthcare, and various other benefits from the moment they submit their claims. They have little concern about delays in processing — even if it takes 10 years for IRCC to reach a decision — since they can continue enjoying these benefits in the meantime.
Another group benefiting from this issue are those filing questionable work permit extensions, as they are allowed to keep working while their applications remain under review. Pausing IRCC’s processing of such cases is not the right approach; instead, the focus should be on swift screening and prompt decision-making to prevent misuse of the system.