Drastic Changes: Immigration System

Canada Dept: While Ottawa s drastic changes to the immigration system may help reduce backlogs and address short-term labour market needs, the Maytree Foundation report raises concerns about how these changes are reshaping Canada s future as a country for immigrants, according to The Star. While no single change would make Canada an unattractive destination, the cumulative impact may create the impression that Canada is no longer as welcoming as it was and unpredictable policies that change at the stroke of a pen and enforcement that paints migrants as cheaters and fraudsters has made Canada less welcoming to newcomers, says a new study. There is no question that Canada is currently a country of choice for many people from all over the world. That may not be the case in future, especially for highly skilled people of interest to all industrialized and some developing countries, said the report, to be released Thursday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.