Ottawa, Canada. Canada announced this Thursday that he would return to require visas from Mexicans who wish to enter its territory, due to a explosion of asylum requests citizens of this country.
“Mexican citizens must now obtain a visa to come to Canada,” announced Immigration Minister Marc Miller during a press conference, affirming that the measure aims to preserve “the viability of the asylum system and immigration.
Canada removed the visa requirement for Mexicans in December 2016.
A few exemptions will be applied. THE Mexican citizens Traveling to Canada may require a electronic travel authorization simple if they had one Canadian visa over the past decade or if they have a valid US visa.
According to the Canadian government, Mexicans represented the 17 percent of all asylum applications In 2023. Most were rejected or withdrawn by the candidates.
“We attach great importance to our close ties with Mexico. Mexico is and will continue to be an important partner” insisted the minister, recognizing that the Mexican government had already expressed his discontent with this change.
Ottawa has been under pressure for weeks, notably from the Prime Minister of Quebec, François Legaultthat his province has reached a critical point in immigration issue and is overwhelmed with asylum requests.
With information from AFP | Featured news | QT
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