It felt like the rug was pulled out from underneath my life.
I think you take your citizenship for granted until you're all of a sudden told you don't have it. It's just part of who you are, of living here, of your life. It's just there. Underneath you expect a solid foundation in the country where you live and work and contribute.
So it was just a shock. I couldn't believe it. I went through a lot of different emotions. I felt ashamed of Canada. I feel like a Canadian, and I was ashamed that Canada would be doing this to its citizens.
In terms of the effect, I haven't had the great difficulties that Mr. Teichroeb and others have had. I've been very fortunate. I've lived my entire life here, and I've had a good one.