African refugees face the longest wait times for Canadian resettlement

A recent study by the Canadian Council for Refugees highlights significant delays in processing refugee applications from Africa, with wait times averaging 42 months for government-sponsored cases, nearly double those from other regions. The report attributes these disparities to insufficient staffing at African visa offices, calling it evidence of systemic inequity within Canada's immigration system. Despite a 2023 Auditor General report flagging these issues, African applicants continue to experience substantially longer processing periods. Council president Asma Faizi emphasized that regions with higher demand should receive proportional resources to prevent such delays and ensure fair treatment across all applicant groups.

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