Beginning this week, it will be easier to become a Canadian citizen

But is this new immigration law better than the old one? For the honest and legitimate, new immigrant, it is good. For those dishonest and ready to exploit Canadian generosity, it is better, much better.

Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured in this file photograph on the Hill. The Hill Times file photograph

Opinion

BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI

October 9, 2017

TORONTO—Beginning this week, it's going to be easier for immigrants with permanent resident status to become Canadian citizens. The new law requires the applicant to have a three-year physical presence in Canada during the last five years, instead of four in the last six. Immigration is complex a...

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