Visa Requirement and Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: Canada began requiring visas from visiting Mexicans in 2009 in an effort to stem the flow of illegitimate refugee claimants from that country. But the federal government has since tightened its refugee system, prompting renewed calls for an end to the visa requirement. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Visas Phasing out Mexico visa a priority for Canada, Bernier says Prime Minister Stephen Harper is not expected to drop a visa requirement for Mexican travellers during a North American leaders summit next week, a senior government official says. Canada-Mexico relations merit more than forced smiles (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.