Citizenship certificate wait times soar to nearly 3 years: IRCC
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is struggling to handle a flood of citizenship applications. According to the department’s most recent update, those applying for a citizenship certificate could now face a wait of 33 months. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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