Available reports suggest that presently Canada is finding it tough to manage a big backlog of applications involving immigration. And, this is playing havoc with the status of the nation as an immigration hotspot for skilled immigrants, even while many people are settling for Australia as an option at the cost of Canada.

Talking about the development, Immigration Minister of the country was quoted as saying that the situation needed urgent attention. On numerous occasions, he has talked about the requirement to improve the process related to application, and bring the situation on backlog under control.

Meanwhile, critics are saying that even while the government is talking about making the situation on backlog front better, it is, side by side, also entertaining huge numbers of fresh immigration applications, in the process, worsening the situation further.

One such critic was quoted as saying that even while the nation continues to welcome a rather high number of fresh migrants, and Canada has the most open and liberal immigration system across the whole globe, with much care and thought, the nation has to manage the large number of individuals who wish to be citizens of the country.

Refuting the claim, the government has said that since 2008, it has significantly cut down on the rate of swell in the backlog and taken important steps to control and restrict immigration in particular areas. Besides, the applications of those who apply in their capacities as skilled workers, and who have relevant experience in a much sought after job sector, are fast-tracked and given approval within a short period.