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New federal task force to review Canada’s immigration, passport delays

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WATCH ABOVE: Backlogs at airports, as well as passport and immigration processing delays, have made travel much more frustrating for Canadians. The prime minister has now set up a special task force to help tackle the problem with a new sense of urgency. Abigail Bimman looks at the state of passport delays in this country, and why the Union of National Employees says it was all avoidable – Jun 25, 2022

The federal government has created a special task force to help tackle the major delays with immigration applications and passport processing that have left Canadians frustrated.

In a statement announcing the new task force, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government knows the delays are unacceptable, and will continue to do everything it can to improve the delivery of the services in an efficient and timely manner.

Trudeau said the new task force will help guide the government to better meet the changing needs of Canadians, and continue to provide them with the high-quality services they need and deserve.

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Ten cabinet members will spearhead the new committee, which will review how services are delivered, and identify gaps and areas for improvement.

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The committee will be expected to make recommendations outlining short- and longer-term solutions that would reduce wait times, clear out backlogs, and improve the overall quality of services provided.

In addition, the task force will monitor external issues, such as labour shortages around the world, which contribute to travel delays at home and abroad.

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