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Canada’s Gaza Immigration Numbers | Calgary News
Canada’s Gaza immigration program is moving slowly—just 2 of 37 study permit applications approved, 14 denied, with the rest pending—despite urgent calls to fast-track refugee students. The government is using remote biometric screenings in Gaza and third countries to speed up vetting without compromising security. A separate family-reunion program offered 5,000 temporary spots, but only 1,000 have arrived so far. Canada waived key rules to welcome Gazans, offering tax-free grants, healthcare, and permits—but this is strictly temporary, designed for short-term humanitarian relief, not…
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