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Friday 31 October 2014

Canada suspends visas for residents of Ebola-hit African countries

In a bid to also stop the spread of Ebola into its borders, the Canadian government today October 31st announced its suspension of visa applications for travelers from Ebola-hit countries.

Below is the statement released today by Canada's health minister, Rona Ambrose
"Our number one priority is to protect Canadians. We continue to work with domestic and international partners to aid efforts to respond to the outbreak in West Africa, while strengthening our domestic preparedness here at home."
The Canadian immigration minister, Chris Alexander said Canadian immigration authorities will not process any visa application for individuals who have been in any Ebola-affected nation 'within three months prior to the date of the application.'
"Canada has been a leader in the international efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The precautionary measures announced today build on actions we have taken to protect the health and safety of Canadians here at home." he said.
at 10/31/2014 10:52:00 pm

51 comments:

  1. Subomi31 October 2014 at 22:55

    wao, they are not smiling

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  2. Olusoji31 October 2014 at 22:57

    Na them sabi. If to say we don develop our countries for Africa, you think say dem fit tell us dis trash!

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    1. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 06:23

      Too bad Una no develop am and Una no fit sef...Blow me

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    2. Yao ming2 November 2014 at 01:50

      Lol! Epic response!

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  3. BONARIO NNAGS31 October 2014 at 22:58

    Phew! At least we're out of this policy.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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  4. Josh Atuanya31 October 2014 at 23:00

    I get some goose bumps each time I hear that Ebo something...

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  5. Eugenia31 October 2014 at 23:02

    This is getting more interesting. Not the best thing to do if u ask me.

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    1. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 08:38

      Why? It is the best thing to do ofcourse. If it was Nigeria we wld be. Screaming for Jona to shut down d borders too. Drop sentiments aside and face reality. Ebola has already caused so much pain.

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  6. Unknown31 October 2014 at 23:02

    Hmmm, EBOLA.
    ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ 

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  7. Anonymous31 October 2014 at 23:02

    And when America does it , they will want to sue.. Naija when will you do same? It is well.. God take control

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  8. Unknown31 October 2014 at 23:03

    Who cares about their visa?
    Rubbish

    BORN TO SHINE!!!

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  9. APPLELIPX31 October 2014 at 23:09

    Linda are those ebola victims wailing n rolling on d floor or something else...

    Menhhhhh.... pple are really suffering

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  10. Anonymous31 October 2014 at 23:12

    Nice

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  11. DEguebe31 October 2014 at 23:17

    Is that the solution.... It is well

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  12. Anonymous31 October 2014 at 23:22

    Hmmmm this is really serious I hope nigerians wnt be part of this ban..hmconcept2000@gmail.com

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  13. Anonymous31 October 2014 at 23:22

    Hmmmm this is really serious I hope nigerians wnt be part of this ban..hmconcept2000@gmail.com

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  14. Anonymous31 October 2014 at 23:23

    Awww...
    Love or Trust, Trust is much more important than Love. If someone loves me, it is more of that person’s business than mine.  But if the same person trusts me, it places a duty on me to live up to that trust. In other words, Trust challenges one to reciprocate; Love might not always do that.....what's that ISSUE that gives you sleepless night in your relationship? Its time you talk to someone.
    For your relationship issues and psychological counseling halla at
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  15. Anonymous31 October 2014 at 23:24

    OMG
    Love or Trust, Trust is much more important than Love. If someone loves me, it is more of that person’s business than mine.  But if the same person trusts me, it places a duty on me to live up to that trust. In other words, Trust challenges one to reciprocate; Love might not always do that.....what's that ISSUE that gives you sleepless night in your relationship? Its time you talk to someone.
    For your relationship issues and psychological counseling halla at
    Petersonconsultant@yahoo.com
    Or add up on 22F5D187 for one on one conversation.

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  16. Anonymous31 October 2014 at 23:30

    That means America follow too

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  17. Unknown31 October 2014 at 23:34

    Ebola has hit west Africa so hard.oh God please help us...


    #GodblessNigeria

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  18. Anonymous31 October 2014 at 23:40

    So does it means nigerians are also affected after been declared ebola free....alancash

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  19. Blessed Child31 October 2014 at 23:57

    This is really getting serious o. First it was australia, now its canada. Smh. Almighty Father please eradicate this virus from the world

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  20. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 00:04

    it is well.

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  21. jerry1 November 2014 at 00:11

    Issokay.

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  22. sexynerd1 November 2014 at 00:29

    So all the skilled workers wey wan run go Canada una don seize their forms abi? After how much money and time????? Diarisss God oooo. Doctors in the house i hail o

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  23. Unknown1 November 2014 at 00:45

    Owk noted

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  24. Unknown1 November 2014 at 01:33

    Good.you are doing whatever it take to stop Ebola from entering your country.
    Faceoflib

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  25. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 03:25

    I hope this doesn't concern Naija.
    It won't be funny at all

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  26. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 03:31

    That's good a good move.#THAT AKWA IBOM BOY#

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  27. Unknown1 November 2014 at 04:00

    Oh my God! Hope Nig is not included in this their decision?

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  28. Unknown1 November 2014 at 04:26

    i hope the will also banned US citizens too... yeye people who care for their visa... Thank God for Nigeria

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  29. Unknown1 November 2014 at 04:42

    Shey that includes America..??

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  30. Okoro1 November 2014 at 05:05

    It is well...

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  31. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 05:26

    please God let naija not be among the countries oooooooooo

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  32. ary1 November 2014 at 06:04

    Prevention is better than cure!

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  33. CSA15591 November 2014 at 07:39

    Thank God Nigeria has been delivered of this disease hence the ban not applicable to Nigeria

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  34. Unknown1 November 2014 at 08:22

    God can do all things

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  35. Unknown1 November 2014 at 08:28

    Na wa ooo

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  36. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 08:41

    @least ma dad s Canadian visa

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  37. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 10:00

    A country that cares for it citizen

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  38. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 10:18

    What did u people mean, did u mean is only african that can contact Ebola, not right ooo

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  39. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 11:23

    Not only west africa countries o,america inclusive

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  40. APPLE1 November 2014 at 11:36

    They are protecting their own.

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  41. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 12:03

    Since the U.S is also an Ebola hit country I hope the US is also included in this ban

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  42. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 12:21

    Well its for their safety

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  43. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 12:22

    I think they haven't done anything wrong though

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  44. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 12:22

    If nigeria did so early, we wouldn't ve lost all those health professionals

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  45. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 21:21

    this is serious


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  46. Anonymous1 November 2014 at 22:38

    God y all dis Ebola talk coming up again wen something good its abt 2 happen in my life; hope Nigeria its not among

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  47. Unknown2 November 2014 at 09:08

    Too bad

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