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- CommentAuthorRav
- CommentTimeApr 14th 2008
On March 14, the Government of Canada proposed changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
The changes mean that those who submitted an application before February 27, 2008 would continue to be processed under the current system. However, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) would have greater flexibility in processing new applications, especially from skilled workers. Anyone would still be able to apply, but CIC would no longer be required to process all new skilled worker applications.
Under the proposed changes, the Minister would have the authority to issue instructions to immigration officers related to the processing of applications, including in relation to the jobs available in Canada, so people with those skills and experience can be brought to Canada more quickly. And as now, the decisions on individual applications would be made by CIC immigration officers. The Minister cannot reverse these decisions.
The instructions would be public, and would reflect commitments to provinces and territories. They will be published in the Canada Gazette, reported in the Department’s annual report to Parliament and published on CIC’s website.
In this way, newcomers will have more opportunities to find work sooner, to provide a better life for themselves and their families and to benefit more from life in Canada.
These instructions must be consistent with the overall objectives of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which are to support Canada’s economy and competitiveness, reunite families and provide protection to those who need it. They must also be consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protects against discrimination on such bases as race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age and mental and physical disability.
The instructions would be public, and would reflect commitments to provinces and territories. They will be published in the Canada Gazette, reported in the Department’s annual report to Parliament and published on CIC’s website.
Those applications not processed in a given year could be held for future consideration or returned to the applicant, who would be welcome to reapply.
It is important to note that commitments to refugees and family reunification will not be affected.
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