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CILA in CTV story: Immigrants waiting years to become permanent residents after applying to start-up visa program. Here’s one entrepreneur’s story

CILA spoke with CTV regarding Start-up Visa Program delays.

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CILA’s Catalyst Canada initiative is exploring how Canada can make its business immigration programs including the Start-up Visa more globally competitive.

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