https://www.wellandtribune.ca/news/canada/immigration-layoffs-and-processing-times/article_040f8364-e289-5fa6-b97a-5acd49194812.html
The federal Immigration Department is experiencing significant job cuts. These cuts have led to a rise in application backlogs and processing times. Over one year, backlogged applications exceeding service standards increased by 12.7 percent. The Canada Employment and Immigration Union reports increased workloads and employee burnout. The department attributes longer processing times to growing demand for Canada.