Canada suspends new refugee applications under Group Five

[Deeq A.]

OTTAWA, Canada (HOL) — Canada has announced a temporary suspension of new applications for its 'Group Five' and Community Sponsorship refugee programs, two vital pathways for private refugee resettlement. The pause, effective November 29, 2024, aims to tackle growing backlogs and lengthy processing times, according to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Source: Hiiraan Online