Canada’s immigration system is facing a serious crisis. Responsible citizens must take an active role in driving the necessary reforms to protect the country’s long-term stability and prosperity. Immigration is not just a policy issue for Canada—it is the foundation of our national growth and social fabric.

Siavash Shekarian, CEO of Shekarian Law PC, Chair of the Business Immigration Committee of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA), Public Affairs Liaison for the Citizenship and Immigration Section of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA), and founder of Better Canada Club Corp., is a recognized leader in business and immigration law. As both a lawyer and entrepreneur, he views civic engagement and advocacy as a duty to safeguard Canada’s future.

With deep expertise in immigration law and firsthand experience navigating the challenges of the current system, Siavash Shekarian regularly engages with media and the public to highlight systemic issues and propose actionable solutions. In his recent interview with True North News, he discussed the major flaws in Canada’s economic immigration selection policies and emphasized the importance of shifting from a purely quantitative approach to a more qualitative and strategic immigration model.