paulb71

Hello All
Just want to say that we have many things to look forward to with the now new Liberal Government. I am excited to see that he will be looking at Immigration in a more positive way, here are a few of the changes he wishes to make, I think this will help some of us Immigrants.
Liberal party is promising to:
→ Repeal the changes brought in by Bill C-50, saying that it does not harbor a fair system based on due process

→ Spend $400 million to increase the efficiency of the immigration system. $200 were pledged for enhanced language training and another $200 for a new program for internships, mentorship and work placement opportunities

→ Create an In Canada-Fast Track program to allow temporary workers, international students, and live-in caregivers to apply for permanent residence within Canada

→ Introduce the "Welcome Canada Pass" a five-year renewable multiple entry visa for individuals sponsored by Canadian citizens and landed immigrants

withabix

You forgot the bit where we get to pay more taxes....

oh, and....

→ Create an In Canada-Fast Track program to allow temporary workers, international students, and live-in caregivers to apply for permanent residence within Canada

Isn't that called Express Entry?

tee1

Maybe I'll get to become a citizen sooner now if they start counting time before PR again yay!!

paulb71

I don't think taxes are going to bother too many people who wish to immigrate to Canada, I still think Canada has a lot more to offer than the countries they are immigrating from otherwise they wouldn't do it in the first place. I think the new Government is going to be more encouraging and welcoming to immigrants.

christmasoompa

Yep. Not quite sure how they'd propose to make it quicker than the 4 or so months it's taking at the moment!

Former Lancastrian

They will issue all CIC and VAC officers with new stamps saying APPROVED on them

Engineer_abroad

→ Create an In Canada-Fast Track program to allow temporary workers, international students, and live-in caregivers to apply for permanent residence within Canada

magnumpi

We will see all that in "Riplys believe it or not" in 4 years

snuggs

Is that part of their plan or a rumour?

Former Lancastrian

Excerpts from the Liberal Party platform

We will also grant immediate permanent residency to new spouses entering Canada, eliminating the two-year waiting period.

We will give international students and temporary residents credit for time already spent in Canada.

We will make it easier for international students and other temporary residents to become Canadian citizens by restoring the residency time credit. We will also make changes to the Canadian Experience Class, to reduce the barriers to immigration imposed on international students.

https://www.liberal.ca/realchange/?search=

jayca

you earn more than $200k to be affected by the new tax break? wow, luck you for being in that 1% of the population in canada.