Apart from all the advice and information given on these and similar forums anyone contemplating moving to Canada should take a look at
www.notcanada.com before making the move!
I fail to see why the lack of a red pass should stop a pilot from flying. All it means is that the individual has to be escorted to the plane at some major airports. So what! That is normal in many countries, particularly in Africa where one is accompanied to and from the plane by a couple of goons with AK47s. At least in Canada when arriving at an airport you may safely get out of the plane and walk to the terminal without risk of being shot because you did not wait for an escort. Oops, perhaps I am behind times and you will be tasered!