Refugee claims jump 98% in Sask. as immigration cuts leave newcomers in limbo

Refugee claims jump 98% in Sask. as immigration cuts leave newcomers in limbo

Refugee claims in Saskatchewan have surged by almost 98 per cent since major federal and provincial immigration cuts came into effect, according to Statistics Canada. Saskatchewan also saw the country's steepest drop in permanent residents, but is expected to get around 1,000 more provincial nominee spots next year.