Temporary Residents in Limbo | Calgary News

Temporary residents in Nova Scotia are being forced into deportation limbo as new immigration rules slash nomination spaces and shut down old applications, leaving workers like Sandeep Kaur—who arrived in 2019—unable to reapply. Over 1,600 workers and 50 employers have rallied behind a petition demanding permit extensions, as businesses like Cabco Communications Group lose trained staff. While the province claims federal authority over permits, federal pressure to shrink the temporary population by 2027 is driving these cuts, hitting construction, manufacturing, and hospitality hardest. With healthcare and skilled trades prioritized, many feel discarded despite their contributions. A one-time extension won’t cut it for most, sparking fears that Canada’s immigration system is becoming too unstable—and raising the question: would you still come? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11266414c002c191