Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves not too long ago expressed to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau his issues relating to the visa discrepancies confronted by Vincentians.
Gonsalves mentioned the disparities in the course of the Canada-CARICOM Summit, emphasizing the visa-free entry granted to people from numerous backgrounds and nationalities, some with questionable pasts, versus the residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines.
A plea for equality: The visa conundrum
Gonsalves expressed that regardless of holding notable historic ties and contributions, such because the descendants of Robert Milton Cato—who fought in opposition to the Nazis in World Conflict II—the residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines are nonetheless mandated to undergo a visa course of or purchase an Digital Journey Authorisation (eTA) contingent on fulfilling particular stipulations.
In keeping with Gonsalves, The Canadian Prime Minister stated that they are going to proceed to look into the matter.
The continued advocacy for visa-free entry
Undeterred by the customary responses, Prime Minister Gonsalves stands steadfast in his dedication to lobbying for visa-free or extra simplified entry to Canada for Vincentians.
