Absolutely. Paragraph 179(b) is the norm used to reject outland applications. Although dual intent was announced by the Honourable Marco Mendicino, it did not make a difference to the visa officers. Again, they're saying, as in my case, “Oh, you will not return, because your husband is in Canada, and you have a strong tie there.”
Again, the only option you give outland applications is to apply for PR. Had you given the option for a spousal visa or a bridging visa until the application was done, that would have really helped.
We do thank the Honourable Jenny Kwan. She did raise the House of Commons petition to abolish paragraph 179(b), but we are yet to hear of any resolution on it.