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Amendments to modernize the immigration system
On March 14, 2008, the Government of Canada introduced legislative amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to modernize the immigration system, to ensure that families are reunited faster and skilled workers arrive sooner.
One
of the challenges facing our immigration system today is the large
number of people waiting in the queue. This is especially a problem in
the skilled worker category which makes up most of the backlog.
Under
the proposed measures, Citizenship and Immigration Canada would have
greater flexibility in processing new applications, especially from
skilled workers.
The legislation is intended to provide
greater flexibility in addressing a range of labour market needs. It
will not apply to refugees and does not affect our objectives related
to family reunification.
Ultimately, this will result
in reduced wait times and improved service. It will also help manage
the growth of the backlog of applications.
Once passed, the new measures will apply to applications received on or after February 27, 2008.
Those
who applied prior to February 27, 2008, will not be subject to the new
measures and will be dealt with fairly under the existing rules.
From FAQ: CIC
Q5. Isn't this closing the door to immigration?
Not
at all. Canada remains open to immigration, and anyone can apply to
immigrate. We have received additional money for processing so that we
can meet the growing demand for temporary foreign workers while
ensuring that we meet our targets for permanent residents.
There
are flexibilities that allow Canada to be more selective – to take
certain candidates quickly, hold some applications, and return others.
That shouldn’t deter good candidates from applying. In fact, the
current system deters many well-qualified skilled workers from applying
because they have to wait so long. The end result of the changes will
be reduced wait times and improved service.
Immigration
is important in meeting Canada’s labour market needs. In 2007, Canada
accepted a record number of permanent and temporary residents.