Not a quick way at all. PhDs are quite a commitment. Again representative of how you're not the category of CECs I make fun of.
That's ok, I wasn't personally offended, nor offended for CEC in general, and I agree with your points. It was more expressing frustration at the apparent number of programs that exist, but the fact the requirements are narrow means that for many of us, EE is the only option. Perhaps some opt for EE even if they have other options (I get it; it's supposed to be quicker), but most people are in EE because there are really no other options. This is why you get so many CEC in the pool, and not because they are too lazy to research PNP programs or something.
I guess the point I am trying to make is that those other programs have requirements that are beyond many people's control. Especially things like NOC specific stuff (or entrepreneur stuff). This is one of the main reasons why I think people are rightfully scared of C-19 because it can ruin the only program that does not exclude candidates so much.
As for CEC, I think the new TR to PR will cover it. Not everyone (I see people being unfairly excluded as always)* but I hope this program will not be part of EE, because it would take EE spots.
We have French. That used to make me optimistic for C-19, but that newest OINP French draw (that was a NOC draw in dusguise) has taught me better.
* When I say unfairly excluded people, I mean on people excluded for no observable reason. Like how some people were excluded with the work permit extension, because of a randomly set eligible work permit expiration date.