The mystery is.... First, 30 years ago, did we use Skype? Did we have IT like that? We have hard data that's now used to formulate policy—data capability that did not exist. When you crunch the numbers, it is perfectly clear that under the current selection system for skilled workers, our economic performance in Canada is superlative relative to the backlogged people. That's the hard data.
In terms of Canada being unpopular or adversely impacted in terms of dignity or reputation, I have not seen a drop-off in the intake of applications that come to this country. So where's the evidence?