Mrs. Carmelita Tapia at the International Trade Committee

On February 22nd, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 22nd, 2007 / 12:05 p.m.

President, Philippines-Canada Trade Council, Southeast Asia-Canada Business Council

Thanks for the question.

I concur with what Mr. Pau Woo said. Sometimes it takes time for the embassies to grant visas, even for special permits for business travellers, and for students. There could be some reasons, which I really cannot say right now, because I don't know the reasons.

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