Regina man waiting 7 years for mother's residency application says lottery system needs change

Jignesh Padia has been trying to relocate his mother permanently from the U.K. to Regina for the past seven years, but the wait seems endless. Ottawa says the backlog of applications like Padia's sits "under 76,000."

Regina man waiting 7 years for mother's residency application says lottery system needs change
A man and his mother enjoying tea together.

Jignesh Padia has been trying to relocate his mother permanently from the U.K. to Regina for the past seven years, but the wait seems endless. Ottawa says the backlog of applications like Padia's sits "under 76,000."