The United States election is over. Surprisingly for some, but not so surprisingly for the prophetic Michael Moore the Donald has won. While his victory speech was perhaps an after-the-election attempt to mend some bridges torn, it is inevitable that some bridges will forever be burned. There will be Americans who will want to come to Canada, and other countries around the world, to take a secondment or a break from the messy and divisive political environment. Those are the fortunate ones. I think about the undocumented immigrants, those of non-mainstream faiths that worry about the tyranny of the majority. Those are the unfortunate ones who may not have a plane to board or be allowed to board the plane back to their homes. I speculate, of course. The Donald may surprise us and I pray to God that he does.
On the topic of Canadian immigration implications, jokingly and casually tweeted last night, I chuckled. Friends told me I am set to be busy. While I see opportunity, I also see responsibility.
My focus over the next year of my practice will be to ensure that in this time of increasing demand for Canada that the best interests of those who apply to Canada for immigration are met. That those who may not have the language abilities to apply and who rely on information supplied to them by crooked, ghost consultants, have a voice of honesty and reason to turn to.
I predict a tightening of Canadian temporary residence programs. As particularly international students and those seeking work turn their attention to Canada as a country of opportunity, our own Government has made it clear the numbers of permanent residents are not going to budge up very much.
Consequently, there will have to be limitations on the number of students and workers Canada takes. Assuming, those from the United States, with better access, understanding, and pathways to apply increase – in my mind we can expect a decrease from other source countries, China, being of them. However, demand will increase. The only solution is refusals and I want to be there to review those for my clients and see that the Canadian immigration system does not discriminate but seeks, instead, to balance global need.
I do apologize for my lack of posting. I’m actively trying to limit my social media usage, particularly as I’ve been so busy with active files. I’ve instead of writing, been doing several talks. I hope to re-invigorate in the New Year. Until then, I pray for democracy globally and I trust the adage that “what doesn’t kill us, only makes us stronger” will be true as we move forward as one continent, and one world.
