But after more than 60 years in Canada, Gyselinck discovered she's not actually Canadian. Immigration Canada would not comment on how many of these cases exist. After two years of back and forth, she eventually received confirmation from Immigration Canada that she is a permanent resident. (Irene Gyselinck)Gyselinck said the back and forth with Immigration Canada has been emotionally devastating, and that she now suffers severe insomnia. After CBC asked specific questions about the hurdles Gyselinck faced in trying to apply, Immigration Canada assigned a case worker to the file.

Source: CBC News December 16, 2017 10:00 UTC