More trouble at Immigration

[kimmy]

Certainly, the record of the accuser brings his credibility into question, particularly in light of the potential benefit to him.

Then again, Sgro also has obvious reason to not tell the truth in this matter, and her track record is also not above suspicion, both in regard to getting campaign help from claimants (ie, that Romanian stripper) but another questionable incident at her campaign:

Improper donation

As I mentioned earlier in this thread, it seems to me that often the immigrants who have the means to get out of poor countries and come to Canada might often be people who know how to "grease the wheels". There are countries where bribes and graft are an unavoidable cost of doing business. There are people who have learned take advantage of such opportunities; it's certainly possible that Harjit Singh is an example of such a person.

However, I think it's equally true that people in Immigration are in a position where someone will give them the opportunity to be on the receiving end of such good fortune. This thread started off discussing such a situation where immigration dept employees and eager immigrants teamed up to form a "win-win" scenario.

Has Sgro herself done anything wrong? I'm interested to know what the investigation turns up.

Meanwhile, back in Ottawa...

Toronto Star update on As the Sgro Turns

Article cites a "source" who alleges that the PMO knew much more, and much earlier, about shenanigans at Sgro's campaign than they've admitted. The mysterious source claims that Ihor Wons was brought to the PMO for questioning and forced to sign a letter promising that everything was on the level. A spokesperson for the PMO denies they had any firm evidence and says they merely asked Wons and Sgro about rumours.

-kimmy

[theloniusfleabag]

Dear kimmy,

As I mentioned earlier in this thread, it seems to me that often the immigrants who have the means to get out of poor countries and come to Canada might often be people who know how to "grease the wheels".

Immigration Canada already has 'greasy wheels' to fast-track immigrants. I am not positive of the numbers, but I believe if an immigrant has $500,000 CDN, and can invest 200,000 of it immediately, in a business or entrepreneurship, they get classified in the 'right this way please' category. A little less money and you're in the 'it might take a couple of days' category. The "S.O.L" category is for the poor, (who most likely will drain our welfare dollars away) unless they grease the palm of the person at the door. Kind of unfair, where the person at the top decides who does or does not get 'grafted'.