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Even though it hasn’t even been three weeks into 2016, applications for a sponsorship of Parents and Grandparents has already met its limit. Although it is unrealistic to please everyone who wants to move their family members into Canada, it does show how thousands of people are disappointed annually and frustrated with the tiny gap of opportunity.
During the days leading up to Canada’s 2015 federal election, the Liberal government made promises to convince and please the public for their votes. One of those many promises were to double the number of immigrants accepted each year for family reunification of parents and grandparents from 5 000 to 10 000. People have noticed however that the government’s Citizenship and Immigration website still displayed that 5 000 limit on applications, and this caused conflict to arise from the people, members of the Conservative party, and even NDP critics.
Although the current Immigration Minister, John McCallum, is still promising to commit to this change, other parties have definitely taken this opportunity to attack the Liberals. In particular, Calgary MP Michelle Rempel used various social media sources to reach out to the country. She wants the citizens to feel cheated with this new government and contrast how the Conservatives had realistic goals that they could actually achieve. By trying to taint the Liberal’s image, this shows how political parties will always be competing for favouritism, but it is ultimately still the citizens that are affected by these events.
It is not a new secret that leaders are not always able to follow through with their visions and promises made during elections. Given this, should there be a consequence or penalty when these expectations are not met?
How do the citizens feel about this dilemma?
Find the full article at: CBC News