Opposition MPs on Tuesday decried the federal government's delay in filling 58 vacancies at the Immigration and Refugee Board, which the board's chair has said is responsible for a soaring backlog of refugee claims.
During Tuesday's question period, Liberal immigration critic Maurizio Bevilacqua said the government's lag in hiring for the positions has resulted in the tripling of refugee claims yet to be processed.
Immigration Minister Diane Finley responded by saying the Tories are committed to helping genuine refugees, citing the government's announcement that it will double the number of Iraqi refugees accepted into Canada from Iraq.
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During Tuesday's question period, Liberal immigration critic Maurizio Bevilacqua said the government's lag in hiring for the positions has resulted in the tripling of refugee claims yet to be processed.
Immigration Minister Diane Finley responded by saying the Tories are committed to helping genuine refugees, citing the government's announcement that it will double the number of Iraqi refugees accepted into Canada from Iraq.
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Are you a refugee? Tell us how long you've been waiting and how it has affected your family.
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