New Citizenship Bill Thursday Feb 6th

[ramsfe]

It will pass because they have a majority, also... It will probably be effective in april or may... This bill is controversial for us, but for most of the legislators, it is not....

 

[us2yow]

doubt this would happen here.... they want immigrants (their $$$) but don't let them go far..(sort of like the UK in times gone by)

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/microsoft-names-satya-nadella-as-new-ceo-1.2522478

 

[dandash]

When do u think this will be affective ?

 

[ramsfe]

When do u think this will be affective ?

Nobody really knows, not even the minister himself, surely not before april....

 

[trunorth]

Well lets wait for Thursday to see what the bill is all about. Nobody can be certain that they plan to increase the 3 year requirement. They may just reinforce it in a different way...I don't know. It would certainly sux it they make it 5 though. Let's wait and see.....nothing we can do.

 

[ramsfe]

Well, there is a lot we can do : Like file lawsuits and sue them if they take any discriminatory measures .... we can also write letters to our deputies to tell them how much we hate this law so that they the jobs they are paid to do

 

[us2yow]

Our very own "Bush era" up North dude ! ....I am still shocked at what Canada has become in the last few years..sad. I still have faith that the NDP and Liberals will do the right thing and engage in debate.

And this is bound to go through a lot of angry and vociferous debate !

 

[ramsfe]

Our very own "Bush era" up North dude ! ....I am still shocked at what Canada has become in the last few years..sad. I still have faith that the NDP and Liberals will do the right thing and engage in debate.

And this is bound to go through a lot of angry and vociferous debate !

I can't wait to become a citizen and to fight these crazy neo-cons with my vote and my will to live in a 21st century country !!! I won't let them hijack my dream of becoming a Canadian, not after all these promises, not after all these efforts!!

 

[keesio]

The sentiment in Canada is more anti-immigration. Politicians are catering to them. Even the liberals and NDP. Both parties have said they are open to immigration reform (though not to the extent of the CPC). Remember that the NDP has a lot of support in rural areas in central canada who are not so immigration friendly. If you want to convince someone, convince the canadian voters. They are the ones who choose.

 

[torontosm]

Well, there is a lot we can do : Like file lawsuits and sue them if they take any discriminatory measures .... we can also write letters to our deputies to tell them how much we hate this law so that they the jobs they are paid to do

File lawsuits? Really? What, is the Canadian government not allowed to change its own laws anymore? Are you going to sue the lawmakers for doing their "jobs they are paid to do"? Just because you don't like them, that doesn't many any of their actions the least bit discriminatory.

You are welcome to write all the letters you want...that is your right. However, in my view, citizenship reform is both extremely popular and long overdue and I am delighted to finally see a government step up to try and fix some of the many problems with the system.

 

[ramsfe]

File lawsuits? Really? What, is the Canadian government not allowed to change its own laws anymore? Are you going to sue the lawmakers for doing their "jobs they are paid to do"? Just because you don't like them, that doesn't many any of their actions the least bit discriminatory.

You are welcome to write all the letters you want...that is your right. However, in my view, citizenship reform is both extremely popular and long overdue and I am delighted to finally see a government step up to try and fix some of the many problems with the system.

Dear Torontosm,

You got your citizenship a long time ago, right ? What are you doing here other than polluting our lives and fear mongering ?

and yes, every one with a straight mind will sue CIC for all the offences they are doing..... you seem to be totally unaware that we live in a civilized country where people resolve conflicts in courts. Yes, it is everyone's right to sue the government... the CHARTER that is way above you and above your conservative friends gives us this constitutional right.

Now please, go... Live and let live! I'm sure you have better things to do....

 

[torontosm]

and yes, every one with a straight mind will sue CIC for all the offences they are doing..... you seem to be totally unaware that we live in a civilized country where people resolve conflicts in courts. Yes, it is everyone's right to sue the government... the CHARTER that is way above you and above your conservative friends gives us this constitutional right.

And you seem to be lost in your sense of entitlement to the point where you are unaware of the laws of the civilized country you live in. The only conflict you refer to seems to be in your own head, as the government has every right to change its laws whenever they feel such a change would benefit the country and its citizens. And yes, even the "CHARTER" can be amended.

Go ahead and sue the CIC if you think it will help your case. But, my advice would be to stop complaining about the fact that you "have" to live in Canada for an extra year or two to get your citizenship, and actually start appreciating life in this wonderful country.

 

[trunorth]

It ain't gonna pass this year. next year will be Elections....then it will be a whole new different ball game.

 

[ramsfe]

And you seem to be lost in your sense of entitlement to the point where you are unaware of the laws of the civilized country you live in. The only conflict you refer to seems to be in your own head, as the government has every right to change its laws whenever they feel such a change would benefit the country and its citizens. And yes, even the "CHARTER" can be amended.

Go ahead and sue the CIC if you think it will help your case. But, my advice would be to stop complaining about the fact that you "have" to live in Canada for an extra year or two to get your citizenship, and actually start appreciating life in this wonderful country.

Hey people! That's funny! Torontosm wants to modify the canadian charter of rights!!

 

[trunorth]

ramsfe : just ignore him. He's just being selfish. Anyway you stop worrying! They tried to do something to this bill in 2010 and it died pretty quick.