Temporary residents will face tougher odds of becoming permanent residents after the federal government cut immigration rates for the next three years, raising the ire of foreign students and workers who have spent considerable time and money in pursuit of building their lives in Canada.
Many chose Canada as a destination because it offers pathways to permanent residency for those with a Canadian education and work experience. But as the temporary resident population has soared in recent years, the competition for PR status has become stiffer – and now there are fewer spots available.
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