keywords Canada immigration, skilled professionals, hospitality, systemic barriers, algorithmic bias, talent retention, professional stigma, immigration critique, policy change, global competitiveness summary This conversation delves into a critical examination of Canada's immigration system through the lens of hospitality, highlighting the disparity between the promised five-star experience and the one-star reality faced by skilled immigrants. The discussion covers systemic barriers, the role of technology in perpetuating bias, and the consequences of these failures, including the silent exit of talented professionals. The speakers advocate for radical transparency and systemic change to improve the immigration process and better integrate skilled workers into Canadian society.