tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14377350.post6108523183313449294..comments2024-01-27T03:52:35.624-08:00Comments on The Maple Three: Barbara Yaffe on Conservative Immigration Reforms: Wrong as AlwaysKobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03407275645274060038noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14377350.post-25134581040202855312008-07-08T20:07:00.000-07:002008-07-08T20:07:00.000-07:00Gee, old school. Why didn't they think of that in...Gee, old school. Why didn't they think of that in the old process?<BR/><BR/>Oh, wait, they did. That is why there is an entirely different process for "skilled workers" than "family sponsorship." And nothing changed with regards to that. <BR/><BR/>So, again, unless you received some special alert that tells you the hidden meaning behind the immigration law changes - i.e. keeping families out is the real objective, per your comments - maple three's point remains valid. They already had powers to focus efforts on backlogs of applications with a critical need.<BR/><BR/>Strangely the real solution is the same as any other process with a backlog. Find out which queues are moving slowly and shift manpower to them to catch up to normal processing levels.<BR/><BR/>You certainly don't "solve" a backlog and speed up a process by stopping all progress on new applications while you await legislation and new rules.<BR/><BR/>Next time you're waiting on your dinner during a night out, I hope the waiter explains they're just waiting on the new stove to be delivered before starting your meal and that at some undetermined point in the future once that occurs, they'll have everything out to you in just a jiffy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14377350.post-84362495851871745842008-07-08T17:46:00.000-07:002008-07-08T17:46:00.000-07:00I guess to you silly libs it makes more sense to b...I guess to you silly libs it makes more sense to bring in parents, grandparents and other dependents . . . rather than people who have the marketable skills that are lacking in the Canadian workforce today. <BR/>It makes much more sense to fill the needs of Canada rather than just fill quotas.<BR/>I suspect there is already plenty of people collecting welfare in TO!!Oldschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090598978543658398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14377350.post-5851077709141645142008-07-08T08:48:00.000-07:002008-07-08T08:48:00.000-07:00One last thing on your comment, Babs.So we're to b...One last thing on your comment, Babs.<BR/><BR/>So we're to believe you've heard direct threats to Canada's security because you speak and understand arabic, and you haven't reported them to the RCMP?<BR/><BR/>Who exactly is coddling terrorists then?<BR/><BR/>And what do the security issues of which you are apparently aware have to do with the engineer from Iran who applies to move to Canada with his family? Because, as explained repeatedly, that is what the immigration reforms are supposedly about.<BR/><BR/>Unless, of course, you and Johnathon are aware of some hidden context for the changes put in place. Be careful on going too far with that or those fears of a "hidden" agenda might begin to sound realistic after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14377350.post-65440876869466565362008-07-08T08:26:00.000-07:002008-07-08T08:26:00.000-07:00Babs, it still doesn't have anything to do with th...Babs, it still doesn't have anything to do with the changes to the immigration law bill.<BR/><BR/>Please point out where in this legislation it says ANYTHING about increasing security of the immigration process.<BR/><BR/>It doesn't.<BR/><BR/>So, let's make a deal. I won't be so "naive" if you won't be so fucking stupid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14377350.post-62051627726570244172008-07-08T07:02:00.000-07:002008-07-08T07:02:00.000-07:00"Different topic, but thanks for playing . . . it ..."Different topic, but thanks for playing . . . it is always entertaining to see how people invent imaginary issues on which they can spew their prejudices across the internet."<BR/><BR/>Joseph, don't be so naive. I suggest you learn some Arabic and chat with some of the people in Canada's largest Somalian community Lawrence rd./Weston rd. I heard things they wouldn't have let me heard if they knew I wasn't muslim.Babylonian777https://www.blogger.com/profile/14123887614082885892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14377350.post-14937109088884484222008-07-08T05:34:00.000-07:002008-07-08T05:34:00.000-07:00Um, johnathon, the new rules - ill-thought out as ...Um, johnathon, the new rules - ill-thought out as they are - don't actually address anything related to security checks for immigration to Canada. The same background checks that existed for immigrants last year are the same background checks that exist for immigrants under the new rules.<BR/><BR/>Different topic, but thanks for playing . . . it is always entertaining to see how people invent imaginary issues on which they can spew their prejudices across the internet.<BR/><BR/>Unless, of course, you know that the conservatives plan all along is to start limiting processing of applications based on ethnic background or racial identity. In which case, I'm sure we'd all like to know more since it would be the exact opposite of their stated intentions.<BR/><BR/>Regarding your topic, maple three, very good summary. It is sad those plainly incorrect and/or deceptive statements went unchallenged. It is particularly galling to hear all this talk about how they must process the applications in order, when 1) there are a series of queues for various types and categories of applications and 2) applications process at different speeds even within the same queue as even a cursory case study of past applicants shows. A single immigrant application decision is not "held up" awaiting the decision on one that happened to arrive in the mail the day before, nor are subsequent applications delayed due to "waiting" on it.<BR/><BR/>I think the real purpose of this "improved" process is hidden in the following article, which you might find interesting - http://www.thestar.com/printArticle/447173<BR/><BR/>I found this aspect the most under-reported in all of this. In all the hoopla about creating these wonderful new rules for reducing the backlog, what they've actually done is created a new backlog because starting in February they no longer are accepting new applications for processing while they "await new rules."<BR/><BR/>I just can't believe this didn't get any greater press - this is the only article I ever saw on the matter.<BR/><BR/>My suspicion, which has at least somewhat more substance than johnathon's diatribe, is that the real intent as with other conservative "reforms" is to actually slow the process by finding reasons to avoid the backlog and to dissuade new immigrants by introducing even more uncertainty to the process while all the while wrapping themselves in the banner of "making improvements" to the process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14377350.post-85982225862719204352008-07-08T04:59:00.000-07:002008-07-08T04:59:00.000-07:00So lets just import more muslim hamas and hizbollo...So lets just import more muslim hamas and hizbolloh supporters and tamil tiger supporters.<BR/><BR/>That ould be great for the country and they could also all move to Toronto.<BR/><BR/>And then the Libreals could get a huge majority.<BR/><BR/>What a great plan.Johnathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468885934256262056noreply@blogger.com