I hear this question all the time: "I’ve travelled to London, Paris, and New York. I have a 10-year US visa. Why was my Canadian visa refused?" It feels personal, but it’s actually about how Canadian law is written. Unlike some countries that focus heavily on your "ability to pay," Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Section 179b)  place the burden of proof entirely on you to prove one specific thing: That you will leave. 1. The "Dual Intent" Paradox Can