Yes, damn that government for trying to improve the immigration system and fast-tracking the skilled migrants we need. While I sympathize that Brandon has suffered as a result of a policy change, I would challenge you to explain to me why the Conservative immigration policy is soooo bad? I happened to think that giving students who study in Canada permanent residency after studying and work here to be a great idea. Or bringing in temporary workers to help employers fill a labour shortage? Darren's situation is unfortunate because he has been caught in a changeover. But that does not mean that the changes are bad. If you want to critique the change in policy, the onus is on you to show how it is worse compared to the old system.
As for the backlog, that has nothing to do with Tory policy. That existed under the Liberals and was far worse under the Liberals for many countries. For example, the backlog has at least stabilized in India under the Conservatives. I had family members who have suffered under the backlog. The change in policy came because of the backlog. Canada does compete for skilled immigrants with places like the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. The backlog was getting so bad that skilled workers were simply giving up and moving elsewhere. I know because I had family members who did just that. I really can't see what was so wrong about prioritizing skilled workers. Immigration is not a right it's a privilege. The country has to bring those who will benefit it. That's the purpose of an immigration policy.