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May 2021
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Canada's one-time immigration program is...

TORONTO STAR
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A new pathway designed for recent international graduates and essential migrant workers already in Canada is offering permanent residency to 90,000 people. There is a limited time window for applications and specific eligibility requirements, so the heat is on because for many, it is their only chance to make their immigration dreams come true. Immigration reporter Nicholas Keung talks to "This Matters" host Saba Eitizaz about how the program works, why it is needed and how applicants can navigate it.

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