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 Yesterday October 31st announced its suspension of
visa applications for travelers from Ebola-hit countries.
Below is the statement released Yesterday 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.