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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): In the first three months of 2025, Canada approved 834,010 temporary resident applications and extensions, including study permits, work permits, and visitor visas. According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), this unprecedented influx reflects Canada’s ongoing commitment to welcoming international talent and visitors. However, the surge comes with a paradox, while new temporary residents are welcomed, some existing residents face longer processing times and removal notices, highlighting tensions in Canada’s immigration system. The new temporary public policy, effective May 27, 2025, allows temporary foreign workers in Canada with valid work authorization to start…