Equality and fairness, unless it inconveniences me

Last week Canada imposed Visa requirements for Mexican and Czech Republic visitors.  The public and media had a lot to say about this, but for the most part an overwhelming majority of Canadians agree with the decision. As one can expect, Mexicans and CR citizens as well as their families and Canada aren't so pleased.

Canadian Visa's are required from a long list of countries, such as the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and India so what's the big deal about adding Mexico and CR to the list? Generally we all wanted to be treated equally so isn't this an example of leveling the playing field?

Granted, the real reason is to stem bogus refugee claims but the reality is that there are people taking advantage of the generosity of Canada and obviously don't have a conscience about impacting people with legitimate claims of real persecution. Why should they, the Supreme Court of Canada says that anyone claiming refugee status has immediate protection under the Charter. It also means health care, welfare and shelter. Good deal.

Mexico and CR lashed back by threatening reciprocal Visa requirements. I'd be curious to know when the last time a Canadian claimed refugee status in Mexico or CR.  

You know, if Canadians stopped visiting Mexico there wouldn't be a Yucatan Peninsula. And I'm sure before this, the Czech Republic wasn't too broken up about exporting it's Roma Gypsy population to Canada.