id like to join this interesting thread
I think MI1&2 would not be affected provided, MI5 still operates on the 29 occupation
eventhough, cic takes about 30 to 40 days to issue PER nowadays, the new Ministerial instructions is assumed to require verification of certificates, which is a virtually new process and this will tend to reduce the rush of applications at the first 3 months of MI 5 which could be at our advantage.
Also, jason kenney seem to be putting much emphasis on skilled trades, this could cause a sort of sub division within the MI's, but this is likely to take effect on july 1 2012
In case you havent watched this interview, i hope this will be an encouragement for all of us
ww3.tvo.org/video/176162/jason-kenney-bottom-line-immigration