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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press LOCAL - permanent resident Photo of Fran Hiebert at her residence. Story: Fran Hiebert has not received her renewed, permanent residency card yet after waiting over a year. She said the delay has prevented her from opening bank accounts and purchasing a home, making her dependent on her husband. The typical wait time posted to the federal government's website is 73 days. We've spoken with a lawyer who said this has been wider issue, impacting many people, and that the federal government needs to improve its administration to make the wait times more reasonable. Aug 8th, 2024