CPC Immigration review comes up short.

Probably by now, most conservative party of Canada supporters have become aware of the immigration policy review hearings being held by the CPC across Canada.

It is a good idea for people using the system to provide input on how to improve it.

But... I don't remember anybody asking me my opinions on the immigration system as it exists in this country currently. As a party member, Canadian citizen born here and part of a family that has been in this country for over 100 years, you would think that what I believe would be of relevance.

I grew to expect this attitude from the Liberals and the left in this country but I do not like to see it in the CPC. So far the only people it seems that have been consulted are immigrants themselves and their partisan supporters, including those that earn a living in this 'industry.' No doubt business has the ear of this government to be and surely it has no problems with the status quo for the most part it appears. Oh, sure we had a policy convention in Toronto recently, which was totally disfunctional in terms of serious policy discussion and tended to be loaded with advocates for more left-leaning views in the party. Not that it matters that much because apparently the national policy convention easily trumps most of the views originating at the EDA level.

Myself, I would like to see a large scale study of the subject in this country as well as substantial policy changes, which I will bring up in future posts. Suffice to say that I do not feel that my opinions matter nor have they been seriously considered on this vital area of public policy. Soon, by the end of May, there is supposed to be a report produced on the input received by the party with recommendations for policy refinement should the CPC form the next government. I will be commenting on the findings at that time.