NDP MP Jenny Kwan said Canada’s immigration system, including student visa applications, is in a state of chaos. She said operating in a constant state of “crisis management mode” is not sustainable.
Ms. Kwan said there should be independent reviews of the key departments to determine why services are failing.
“The task force was established as a political cover-up,” she said.
Immigration.ca: Canada Introduces Temporary Immigration Measures For Those Fleeing Lebanon
NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan questioned why the Ukrainian emergency visa program has not been repeated for people in other conflict zones.
“The government has announced measures for those who have already left Lebanon, but nothing for those who are in still in grave danger and desperate to get to safety, Kwan said.