Local firms and African diplomats say Canada's strict visa rules and screening process are damaging business relations with the continent.
Jeff Davis Published: Wednesday, 03/19/2008 12:00 am EDT
Frustration is mounting among Canadian and African businesspeople as the government is ignoring long-standing complaints that poor access to visas is having serious economic repercussions.
If you are already a subscriber
Subscribe to Embassy
Subscribe to the print and electronic editions and get instant access to Embassy online.
Quick purchase
Purchase this week's edition of Embassy in electronic format (PDF) for $4.00
back to story:Securing a Canadian Visa 'Like Applying to Heaven'
Editor’s Note: Comments that appear on the site are not the opinion of The Embassy. Personal attacks,
name-calling, offensive language, and unsubstantiated allegations are not allowed.
For more information on our commenting policies, please see our Community Discussion Rules page.
If you see a typo or error in a story, report it to us here news@embassymag.ca.