Maurice Quinlivan
Ceist:267. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36435/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 6 July 2021
Ceisteanna (267)
Freagraí scríofa
As the processing of Canadian visas is solely a matter for the Government of Canada, I regret that I am not in a position to advise on this specific case. My advice to those seeking, or in the process of acquiring, a Canadian visa is to engage directly with the Canadian immigration authorities and with officials at Canada’s Visa Application Centre in Dublin.
Ireland is deeply committed to supporting exchanges between Ireland and Canada at every level. Our relations with Canada are rich and flourishing on the back of our extraordinary social, cultural and historic links. Such exchanges are vital to our economic relationships, and for building people-to-people connections between Ireland and Canada. We are particularly keen that current restrictions to international travel will not negatively impact the future of our visitor exchange programmes with Canada, including the Working Holiday programme.
My Department has a very strong and positive working relationship with the Embassy of Canada in Dublin, and was delighted recently to welcome Canada’s new Ambassador to Ireland, Nancy Smyth. We will continue to maintain regular contact with the Embassy, and with Global Affairs Canada via our Embassy in Ottawa, including with regard to the easing of travel restrictions between our two countries.