IRCC cuts 3,300 jobs! Will immigration processing slow down? 
Canada's immigration department (IRCC) will cut 3,300 jobs over the next three years, which could affect applications for immigration, visas, passports, and more!
Reason for cuts
IRCC says the cuts are due to lower immigration levels and reduced funding.
Over the past few years, IRCC expanded rapidly due to the pandemic, system modernization, and high immigration demand, leading to a surge in temporary employees.
In 2024, the Canadian government released a new immigration levels plan, deciding to pause immigration growth and adjust IRCC's staffing to match long-term sustainable development needs.
Scale of cuts
About 80% of the cuts are expected to be achieved by reducing temporary positions.
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