Citizenship and Immigration committee  Absolutely, I think that you can. There are many European countries that now, before immigrants arrive, expect this mandatory orientation, so to speak, and language training because it is of benefit both to Canada and to the people coming into the country to know at least one of

Citizenship and Immigration committee  There are two kinds. There are people who have Canadian citizenship, but they then go back to these home countries and become experts in Canadian immigration—not accredited, not legal, but they do this—and there are hundreds of them. They set up corner shops.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  They need to be licensed. I come from Pakistan, where I have seen signs on roadside shacks saying, “Come to Canada”. One of the biggest cracks in the system, in my opinion, are these people who have set up shop. They don't paint a very clean picture. Of course, for money you can

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I agree with what Shahin is saying about this information. This is not something new, we've been lobbying for this for many years, very clear information about what Canada is, the legal system, laws, rights, responsibilities. Responsibility is very important too. I would like t

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I'm going to take the middle path, it's neither yes or no. I know that's not what you want to hear, but that is the reality. The reality is that there is an in-between course, which one of the people just mentioned, that it could be the status quo with monitoring of the sponsored

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I'll go first with this one. Anything to reduce bureaucracy, any day, yes. Anything you can do to reduce bureaucracy and fast-track these issues, absolutely.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes. From what you have explained, the onus of responsibility is put entirely on the sponsored spouse; let's say the woman in this case. The potential for abuse is wide open. Unless more responsibility is put on both sides...and this is what I had mentioned in my document. Whatev

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Good afternoon. I thank this committee for the opportunity to speak on a very important issue, and I commend the Government of Canada for making it a priority to protect women and strengthen their rights. As president of the Council for Muslims Facing Tomorrow, and a lifelong ac

Citizenship and Immigration committee  That's perfect.