TORONTO, 09 March 2015 – The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) welcomes the decision by the government of People’s Republic of China to grant ten-year multiple-entry visa to Canadian travelers. Multiple-entry visas can positively impact travellers by simplifying application processes, increasing the number of eligible travellers, and reducing costs associated with obtaining visa.
Similarly, business travellers who travel frequently to China can enjoy the convenience of multiple visas by saving on time and visa application requirements. “CCBC applauds the announcement that Canadians will now be granted 10-year multiple entry visas by China” said Sarah Kutulakos, Executive Director of the Canada China Business Council. Ms. Kutulakos also stressed that the Council consistently works to deepen bilateral commercial ties between Canadian and Chinese companies and it is encouraged by the removal of yet another administrative hurdle in trade and interaction between visitors and businesses alike. She went on to say that “just as Chinese investors and visitors have benefited greatly by Canada’s multi-year visa policy over the past few years, Canadian companies will similarly derive great benefits from this simplified process”.
Another benefit of long-term multiple visas is that they enable Canadian businesses to focus more efficiently on growing their business in China. China is Canada’s second-largest trading partner with bilateral trade between the two countries standing at nearly $78 billion.
ABOUT THE CCBC
The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) is the country’s bilateral business, trade and investment facilitator, catalyst and advocate. Founded in 1978 as a private, not-for-profit business association, the CCBC provides unparalleled insight into Canada-China business, trade and investment issues and develops connections that ensure its members’ success.
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For more information Contact:
Reza Akhlaghi
Director of Communications
Canada China Business Council
(416) 954-3800