TORONTO — A group of immigrant workers is protesting in Ontario after provincial immigration officials returned their permanent residency applications following nearly two years of processing, leaving many without valid work permits and unable to apply through alternative pathways.
The workers say they applied under a provincial nominee stream that has since been closed.
Your visas have expired
You're taking jobs from Canadians
Take your turban
And get the hell out pic.twitter.com/Ve2hlCXcQF— Debbie Bloodclot. (@bettybloodclot) January 13, 2026
