Hi, everybody!
I can fully understand both points of view though my occupation is not on the list anymore as well....... But I DO AGREE that they made a big mistake by inviting people to send their applications during this time anyway, they had to take a black out period in their work until the new rules were published... thus, it could have helped to avoid all this great fuss about the whole situation - that's exactly what's going on at the moment!!! It was not fair at all.........a person should know whether his/her effort is really worth trying and then decide to apply or not
By the way, Canada has enlisted its preferences but...... do you really believe that all people who are on the list due to their professions will move to the country with the only dream to continue working for example as a teacher or a nurse....? They are sick and tired of it in their own country...... they'd prefer to start a new life and they will use their profession only as a tool for entering Canada.....so the list won't solve the country's shortage in the end .... I'm not saying that all think exactly like that but...... Besides, as far as I know you have to prove your education there a dozen times if you really want to stay in your profession...... it can take up to 3-4 years to do it (of course, it depends but still...)!!!