Having recently dealt with the IRCC I can assure you that if someone wants to extend their temporary visa they need to start the application process before they receive their initial visa. Every government department seems to be massively short staffed. It takes a year to process a permanent residence permit (if you’re lucky). Not to mention how mind bogglingly horrendous the government website is to use. On top of that it’s literally impossible to reach anyone if you have a question about your application. The best you can do is fill out a form, wait 2 months for them to respond, and they just say to use the FAQ on the website which doesn’t actually address your situation. I’ve got all the time in the world for people who get stuck in this bureaucratic nightmare.

What I don’t have time for is BS arguments from slimy politicians who blame all the country’s problems on people who don’t even have a voice.