desertdude desertdude:
Now maybe the laws will get changed which will just make it harder for legal immigrants to come
Maybe I should start looking into making bookings for the next boat leaving from Colombo

Read the news. There is a giant difference between legal immigrants and cue jumping refugee claimants who conduct business and holiday in the country that's supposedly persecuting them.
Despite your concerns to the contrary, Canada has always been considered a just and fair country that upholds it's obligations in the international community.
But, when those obligations become burdens and are abused by a minority of people, Candians can and do become more than a little incensed and you're just starting to see the tip of the iceberg.