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Larry Wang used to be proud of Canada, his adopted country.

But that patriotism was shaken when the Canadian government cancelled a path to immigration, the so-called "immigrant investor" programme, earlier this year.

As the owner of a successful immigration consultancy in Beijing, Mr Wang had often recommended the programme to his clients.

"I'm very surprised this happened," he explained. "A country is free to make decisions, but not when it affects its image of being fair and democratic."

The cancelled Investor Class programme had offered permanent residence visas to individuals with a net worth of more than C$1.6m ($1.4m; £870,000), who could provide the Canadian government with C$800,000 in interest-free loans over five years.

The programme was popular among wealthy people who wanted a fast path to a Canadian passport. Much too popular, it turns out.

Canadian immigration offices were flooded with applications, the vast majority from mainland Chinese citizens.

Since 1986, thousands have used the immigrant investor scheme as a gateway into Canada, a country favoured for its universal healthcare and reputable schools.

That is, until the federal government in Ottawa abruptly announced the programme's cancellation, instantly terminating 65,000 visa applications.

The programme "significantly undervalued" the path to permanent residence in Canada, the Canadian Ministry of Finance explained in its annual budget preview.

However, the programme will not be officially cancelled until the budget is expected to pass on 26 June.

More than 1,300 rich Chinese applicants are now suing the Canadian government in a federal court.

However, the case has stalled until after the budget's expected passage and the programme's official cancellation.

Many in Canada are applauding the end of Investor Class immigrants.

Many accuse rich Chinese immigrants of driving up property prices in Canadian cities like Toronto and Vancouver, while failing to fulfil basic residency requirements, or failing to appreciate Canada's egalitarian ideals.

"Money is power in China. You can do anything you want with money [there]. Not so much here," wrote one reader in a forum on Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper.

"As a Chinese, I once overheard a young Chinese mother speaking to her friend in Mandarin, thinking it strange that wealthy people could be friends with non-wealthy people here. Is this the kind of culture we want to import?

"Sorry, as a privileged rich Chinese, I hate my background and believe that this aspect of Chinese culture is anti-Canadian. Good on the [Conservative Party] for cancelling this programme."

But Larry Wang insists his clients have been wronged.

The children of many families have not prepared to sit the Chinese college entrance examinations because they believed they were going to migrate to Canada.

"Many parents decided years ago to send their children overseas, but when their children grow up and all of a sudden the parents cannot immigrate, it's awful," he says.

"Also, they needed to set aside C$400,000 to C$800,000 for the investment. Many families' business plans have been completely messed up."


BBC News - Ricochets in China as Canada cancels visa programme
 
Such wealthy, arrogant & ignorant Chinese are also a bane to our society in China. I do not blame the Canadians.
 
Larry Wang used to be proud of Canada, his adopted country.

But that patriotism was shaken when the Canadian government cancelled a path to immigration, the so-called "immigrant investor" programme, earlier this year.

As the owner of a successful immigration consultancy in Beijing, Mr Wang had often recommended the programme to his clients.

"I'm very surprised this happened," he explained. "A country is free to make decisions, but not when it affects its image of being fair and democratic."

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But Larry Wang insists his clients have been wronged.

The children of many families have not prepared to sit the Chinese college entrance examinations because they believed they were going to migrate to Canada.

"Many parents decided years ago to send their children overseas, but when their children grow up and all of a sudden the parents cannot immigrate, it's awful," he says.

"Also, they needed to set aside C$400,000 to C$800,000 for the investment. Many families' business plans have been completely messed up."


BBC News - Ricochets in China as Canada cancels visa programme

This is an extremely twisted view of democracy. Because citizenship can no longer be purchased, Canada is suddenly no longer a democracy?

As far as the children and entrance exams, nothing is stopping them for applying for student visas to study abroad, so that argument is null.

I wonder if these wealthy and powerful Chinese will now look to improving conditions at home instead of fleeing China. We're constantly told how superior China is to the West, anyway, so it's unclear why they would leave in the first place.
 
This is an extremely twisted view of democracy. Because citizenship can no longer be purchased, Canada is suddenly no longer a democracy?

As far as the children and entrance exams, nothing is stopping them for applying for student visas to study abroad, so that argument is null.

I wonder if these wealthy and powerful Chinese will now look to improving conditions at home instead of fleeing China. We're constantly told how superior China is to the West, anyway, so it's unclear why they would leave in the first place.
Mostly because the money they made are illegal and will face death penalty if caught. Canada will not extradite criminals back to China. It's insurance policy for the privileged rich.

Says a PAkistani :rofl:
The truth of such by abuse by indians are well known to Canadians.
 
Please don't. The only reason our houses is valued in the millions is because chinese keep buying houses in our block.
 
This is an extremely twisted view of democracy. Because citizenship can no longer be purchased, Canada is suddenly no longer a democracy?

As far as the children and entrance exams, nothing is stopping them for applying for student visas to study abroad, so that argument is null.

I wonder if these wealthy and powerful Chinese will now look to improving conditions at home instead of fleeing China. We're constantly told how superior China is to the West, anyway, so it's unclear why they would leave in the first place.

This class of people seek a short cut to a better living, thats all.

Money can buy anything in Asia, thankfully not eveywhere in the world.
 
"As a Chinese, I once overheard a young Chinese mother speaking to her friend in Mandarin, thinking it strange that wealthy people could be friends with non-wealthy people here. Is this the kind of culture we want to import?

"Sorry, as a privileged rich Chinese, I hate my background and believe that this aspect of Chinese culture is anti-Canadian. Good on the [Conservative Party] for cancelling this programme."

You have got to be kidding me, this kind of attitude only exist in some people. Try to be friends with Floyd MAyweather's snobby kids, or some other rich American or Canadian, see if they want to.

This is a universal thing, as if American and Canadian rich are saints.

For all the talk of charity hasn't taken off in China, all Chinese celebrities wikis now have a philanthropy section, as do all major Chinese companies.

Obvious we still need improvements. But come on.

It's these stupid uninformed idiots who give China a bad name. Let me ask that "Chinese" are you friends with any of the Canadian elites?
 
Too many hindoos come to canada, take advantage of our healthcare without contributing to society than fly back to hindustan.

So only Hindus are a problem, what about Indian Muslims/Buddhists/Atheists?

I guess by "Hindustan", you're referring to India?
 
So only Hindus are a problem, what about Indian Muslims/Buddhists/Atheists?

He is a racist who has gotten particularly riled up after the Chinese Minister met with Modi. Notice how he says "take advantage of our..." yet he acts like a Chinese ultranationalist at the same time. He acts like both but is less than either.
 
So only Hindus are a problem, what about Indian Muslims/Buddhists/Atheists?

I guess by "Hindustan", you're referring to India?

Indo-Canadians are well educated, hard working, and have enriched Canadian society.

He is a racist who has gotten particularly riled up after the Chinese Minister met with Modi. Notice how he says "take advantage of our..." yet he acts like a Chinese ultranationalist at the same time. He acts like both but is less than either.

He is a misfit in both China and Canada.
 
So only Hindus are a problem, what about Indian Muslims/Buddhists/Atheists?

Indians are allowed dual citizenship, not Chinese who want to immigrate to canada as they will lose their prc status once they become canadians. It's an issue lingering for decades. Now these white politicians finally decide to do something about it since they finally stepped out of their mansion and thought they went to india.
 
Indians are allowed dual citizenship, not Chinese who want to immigrate to canada as they will lose their prc status once they become canadians. It's an issue lingering for decades. Now these white politicians finally decide to do something about it since they finally stepped out of their mansion and thought they went to india.

Where did you learn to refer to India as "Hindustan"?

I thought only people from South Asia say it like that?
 
Indians are allowed dual citizenship, not Chinese who want to immigrate to canada as they will lose their prc status once they become canadians. It's an issue lingering for decades. Now these white politicians finally decide to do something about it since they finally stepped out of their mansion and thought they went to india.

India does not allow dual citizenship either. Once an Indian takes up Canadian citizenship he/she automatically loses his/her Indian one.
 
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