Canadian Immigration Changes Postponed

Canada's Conservative Party may be waiting until after the upcoming federal election prior to proceeding with planned changes to the skilled worker immigration system, according to speculation by political pollsters. Presently a minority government - meaning that they must negotiate with other parties for concurrence in order pass legislation - the Conservatives may be hoping to be able to implement changes without such negotiations after an election.


It is also speculated that Canada may be viewing a recent overhaul of the Austarlian immigration system as a model for future changes here. Changes in Australia have dramatically reduced processing delays in that country, a primary goal of the current Canadian Minister of Immigration.