Title: Canadian Government Employees' Strike Continues and Its Impact

The strike of Canada's largest federal government employees continues into its third week, involving approximately 155,000 workers. Lawyers told Reuters that the strike has affected everyone, including asylum seekers whose scheduled hearings to review their claims have been canceled, relatives sponsoring their loved ones, migrant workers, and foreign students. Canada has raised its immigration target to record levels as it hopes to bring in 500,000 new permanent residents annually by 2025 to help address the labor shortage crisis across various sectors, from construction to healthcare.