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It is noted that the Ministry will receive new funding to “speed up the processing of thousands of applications from Ukrainians and Hong Kongers in Canada who are waiting for permanent residency.”
“This concerns the quota for permanent residence permits, which aims to process the remaining applications under the family reunification program in 2027, for which the acceptance of new applications ceased in October 2024. It is expected that up to 18,800 people will receive permanent residence permits under this program,” the ministry said.