C-24 didn't take a year to implement because there were technical difficulties. They wanted to give a grace period to people who were very close to completing their 3 years at the time of the bill's passing.
Yeh Harper government was really nice to immigrants that is why.
C24 took a year to implement meanly because they needed to train immigration employees to take life changing decisions that'll impact thousands of people each year. Pre-C24 it was a judge who decides who will get what. C6 decision making approach is the same as C24, so it will not take long to implement but who knows.
would think so as well but others have mentioned in earlier posts that even visitor time might be calculated as half credit for every day stayed in Canada..so who knows.
I understand why it can be confusing. The "temporary resident" status/permit is used to describe anyone who is not a landed immigrant, but practically there are different categories of temporary residents. Before C24, I don't recall time spent as visitors being credited... I might be wrong, but I don't see how this can logically be possible. Why do I think so? Just look at all the programs to become eligible for permanent residency. If you are a visitor and want to change status, you have to apply in your country of residence or New York to get a work or study permit... I'm not sure about family sponsorships.
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