‘Hanging halfway’: In wake of Canada’s immigration delay, Hongkong emigrants ponder whether to stay or return home

‘Hanging halfway’: In wake of Canada’s immigration delay, Hongkong emigrants ponder whether to stay or return home

When Hongkonger Leonald Lee emigrated to Toronto, Canada, in July 2023, his plan was simple: find a full-time job and work there for at least one year, submit his application for permanent residence, and enrol in a master’s degree programme after obtaining his PR status for much cheaper tuition.The CN Tower in Toronto, Canada. File photo: Supplied.Lee, a former journalist, was off to a good start when he secured a minimum-wage job at a telecommu…