Rash of changes introduced for people moving to work and live in Canada

[Editor]

With historically high numbers of new immigrants arriving in Canada, the government has introduced a number of significant reforms over the past year to strengthen the integrity and economic responsiveness of its immigration system. ‘We now have a plan for a faster, more flexible, responsive and secure immigration system that will better meet Canada’s economic [...]

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[polynomial]

Everything here seems reasonable. And it was about time they stopped issuing visas for strip club workers.

[fletcher m]

Originally Posted by polynomial

Everything here seems reasonable. And it was about time they stopped issuing visas for strip club workers.

There goes some of the culture that canada is famous for!

[NatureFairy]

Well the process definitely needed improvement, so good on them, especially the part about issuing family visit VISAs for up to 2 yrs.

I'm unsure how collecting people's biometric data will speed up anytihng or make it more efficient, though. Sounds like some lame excuse to import Big Brother, a la UK & USA.

I hope they give emphasis to English speakers & I'm glad they mentioned cracking down on immigration con artists..I've heard a lot of people lost money to them.

[canadian citizen]

Originally Posted by NatureFairy

Well the process definitely needed improvement, so good on them, especially the part about issuing family visit VISAs for up to 2 yrs.

I'm unsure how collecting people's biometric data will speed up anytihng or make it more efficient, though. Sounds like some lame excuse to import Big Brother, a la UK & USA.

I hope they give emphasis to English speakers & I'm glad they mentioned cracking down on immigration con artists..I've heard a lot of people lost money to them.

Biometrics are the best way to prevent impersonation. Proof positive of WHO the person really is.

Jim B

Toronto.