The Candian Press, September 30, 2011 -

“The lineup of people wanting to immigrate to Canada has grown steadily under the Conservatives' watch, despite government attempts to make the system more efficient. 

 

“Officials from the Immigration Department confirm that the waiting list to process immigration applications is now more than a million names long. 

The long list means many years of uncertainty for some families here and abroad, and a tarnished reputation for Canada in the global competition for skilled workers. 

 

“…The House of Commons immigration committee has just agreed to hold eight hearings on the matter, beginning next week.”

 

"... "Mr. Kenney [Immigration Minister] has made curtailing the backlog a priority as he undertakes a major review of the level and mix of immigrants allowed into Canada."

 

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