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Couples divided by borders call for immigration system changes, as system slows to a crawl during pandemic

By Gabrielle Fahmy and Adam Kovac

Published: February 13, 2021 at 9:21PM EST

Changes urged for immigration Montrealers separated from their spouses are demanding changes to the immigrant process, saying the pandemic has slowed it to a halt.

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