We take a look at the newly released 2025 report from Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), and what it tells us about immigration security screening in Canada.
CSIS reports that it received 438,600 immigration security referrals in 2025, a notable drop from prior years. Yet, at the same time, overall inventories remain at historic highs.
Topics discussed include the CSIS report, including what CSIS says are the impact of mandamus and NSIRA complaints on security screening.
The CSIS Report can be found here - https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/corporate/publications/csis-public-report-2025.html
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