Bill C-6: Senate stage

[jsm0085]

Wasn't there supposed to be a committee meeting today?

 

[tyl92]

Wasn't there supposed to be a committee meeting today?

tomorrow and thursday.

 

[Richard11]

http://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1016508/chute-des-demandes-de-citoyennete-au-canada

I dont know why fee became a big issue, these people came here doing nothing and live on welfare, go back to your country if you don't or can't pay for your Canadian citizenship,this kind of news make me crazy and other hand make me very very happy because less application more faster .

 

[ahasan]

Does it mean prior to your citizenship application, during any rolling 5 years, you have to be physically present in Canada minimum 183 days every year but cumulative physical stay must not be less than 3 years when Bill C-6 will come into force as new law?

@ Hasan


No, Bill C-6 will remove that requirement of staying 183 days per year.

 

[nofrills]

I dont know why fee became a big issue, these people came here doing nothing and live on welfare, go back to your country if you don't or can't pay for your Canadian citizenship,this kind of news make me crazy and other hand make me very very happy because less application more faster .

This post makes no sense unless you want to create a system which advantages individuals who are on higher wages - this is not a value that Canada is founded on. Perhaps you should consider "going back" based on this logic?

Anyway, many immigrants are from low-income backgrounds, they work hard, pay taxes and have established residence - if they are eligible and would make good citizens, then there is no logic to create unnecessary barriers - especially if immigration is not catching up with the birth rate.

 

[liveIsHop]

I dont know why fee became a big issue, these people came here doing nothing and live on welfare, go back to your country if you don't or can't pay for your Canadian citizenship,this kind of news make me crazy and other hand make me very very happy because less application more faster .

wow... what a selfish genetic nature you have... I dont' want to say I'd like to see how do you feel when you get in their situation who knows what could happen tomorrow. Even old generations of Canadian do not say or think to say this, you say this and yet you dont have the passport what you will say then if you got it !!!!
Please don't put your garbage here, keep it in your hart.

 

[itsmyid]

wow... what a selfish genetic nature you have... I dont' want to say I'd like to see how do you feel when you get in their situation who knows what could happen tomorrow. Even old generations of Canadian do not say or think to say this, you say this and yet you dont have the passport what you will say then if you got it !!!!
Please don't put your garbage here, keep it in your hart.

unfortunately many Canadian do say things like this, just read the comments under this article
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canadian-citizenship-applications-decrease-1.3976140

 

[MarceauBletard]

I dont know why fee became a big issue, these people came here doing nothing and live on welfare, go back to your country if you don't or can't pay for your Canadian citizenship,this kind of news make me crazy and other hand make me very very happy because less application more faster .

Richard, I like you everyday a little bit more, you couldn't be more right!
If these people are not interested in paying $650 (+/- a month's rent for a small appartment), then they don't care and people who REALLY care like us will have our citizenship faster.
I hope they maintain the fee or even make it more expensive.
PS: And before people start saying that I'm saying that because I'm rich, well I'm not. On the contrary, I only make $14/hr (close to minimum wage) and I'm quite poor but I save money for the things that important. Also, there are 2 people that I know that haven't asked for their citizenship and have been eligible for 5 years. Instead, they go on vacation to Cuba, buy expensive stuff, etc... #NoComment And me? Well I eat pasta, I don't go on vacation, I don't buy anything for leisure, but yes, I saved $650. One of them even lectured me and told me "you should go on vacation instead instead". Hum, no. #Priorities

 

[punk]

TBH fees is still very very very reasonable. For heaven sake, you are getting citizenship of a country !
I am happy to pay a premium for expedited processing.

 

[ghatot201]

following

 

[Hasan9999]

Does it mean prior to your citizenship application, during any rolling 5 years, you have to be physically present in Canada minimum 183 days every year but cumulative physical stay must not be less than 3 years when Bill C-6 will come into force as new law?

@ Hasan


No, Bill C-6 will remove that requirement of staying 183 days per year.

Hello ahasan,

Thanks for your answer. Yes they are trying to waive that condition.

Do you think a PR even if doesn't physically live in Canada for 2 years in a rolling five years but live at least 3 years, still can apply for citizenship (I mean under new proposed law) ?

Hasan

 

[ahasan]

Hello ahasan,

Thanks for your answer. Yes they are trying to waive that condition.

Do you think a PR even if doesn't physically live in Canada for 2 years in a rolling five years but live at least 3 years, still can apply for citizenship?

@ Hasan

If C-6 passed and came into effect it will be possible, as you need only 1095 days within 5 years before your application.

 

[Hasan9999]

Hello ahasan,

Thanks for your answer. Yes they are trying to waive that condition.

Do you think a PR even if doesn't physically live in Canada for 2 years in a rolling five years but live at least 3 years, still can apply for citizenship?

@ Hasan

If C-6 passed and came into effect it will be possible, as you need only 1095 days within 5 years before your application.

Thank you Ahasan. +1 for the feedback!

But it is my apprehension that if someone is away from Canada for that long i.e. 2 years out of 5 years, that may more likely call for a comprehensive assessment on residency calculations leading to long waiting time for a possible interview with citizenship Judge!

Hasan

 

[ahasan]

Yes, there could be a chance of review while processing your case. They might ask questions about your long outside stay. You need to submit all of your travel details and other requirements like tax returns, police clearance. If you are not staying in Canada but you have to pay your taxes.

 

[Hasan9999]

Yes, there could be a chance of review while processing your case. They might ask questions about your long outside stay. You need to submit all of your travel details and other requirements like tax returns, police clearance. If you are not staying in Canada but you have to pay your taxes.

Also the main issue I believe will stem from the fact that you won't be able to submit tax returns for the minimum number of years that is mandatory to substantiate citizenship application!

So the bottom line is if any PR wants to become citizen, he or she should physically stay all those years as required by law and comply meticulously in terms of all required documentations.

Thanks Ahasan!

Hasan