The latest turns in the evolving US Dreamer saga have significant implications for Canada.  We should anticipate a mounting stream of Dreamer refugee claimants entering illegally if Canada simply waits for developments over the next year.

Too many of those posting comments to this article express a fear of legitimate immigration and advocate strong measures to interdict Dreamer entry. The authors of the article advocate enhanced measures to process such entrants when they enter, including activation of community and public sector support networks to help with the settlement process for successful applicants to remain in Canada.

The authors make a sound case for Canada, in its own interest as well as out of simple decency, gearing up to process this flow creatively.  We shouldn't wait to receive this flow through irregular channels however.