I don't know why this issue of cancellations of H&C through bill C12 is so LOUD on this platform than the news been aired on the mainstream media. why would 49000 applications be such a huge problem to the progress of immigration in a country like Canada? there are so many pressing issues at the moment.
We all compared the previous cancellations during the former regime in 2012 but fail to understand that the FSWP applications were mostly out-lands (MAJORITY) of whom do not have ties to the country. This move was part of the "Economic Action Plan 2012" (Bill C-38) to shift toward a "just-in-time" immigration system. Also, the application backlog was already towering above 600,000.
On March 30th, 2012, new legislation was introduced dictating that any application that had not received a positive decision as of March 29th, 2012 would be terminated. The applications submitted prior to 28 February 2008 as well as government processing fees would be returned to the senders. Because of this decision, approximately 95% of the remaining pre-2008 applications was returned. This amounts to the elimination of approximately 300,000 applications.
I personally don't think the cancellation of 50k H&C applications would have been the core reasons for seeking Bill C12, where they could easily have the backlogs eliminated through a legislative amendment.
You cannot compare the uniqueness of this program by its humanitarian standards and core value it holds to protect those who already established themselves in the country! The Minister and few of her entourage have been quizzed severally by HON. Michelle Rempel Garner on the issues of H&C cancellations and the answer remained the same. NO!. its almost like saying that the Asylum System will be cancelled and restarted, how possible can that even be? These are special programmes that can either be stalled for new applications or given special reforms to curb backlogs rather than TOTAL cancellations. Until i hear otherwise from the minister herself after the bill receive its royal assent, I am still believing that it will work out. Thanks
