When I initially immigrated to Canada, first as a temporary resident then as a permanent resident, I was impressed with its immigration system. I saw multiple pathways I could use to stay in Canada if I wanted to, relatively quick processing times (my in-land spousal application took around 6 months), and a general sense of optimism among my friends who were going through the same journey as me.
Today, after around 20 months of writing about immigration changes, I think I’m changing my mind.
The issues I’m seeing
Increasing numbers of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) decisions being referred to the courts for review.
Processing times stretching out longer and longer.
(Fair) questions being raised about the rule of law in Canada, with lower immigration targets and higher rates of refusal but no changes to eligibility for programs.
