The Government of Saint Lucia is disappointed and dismayed by the decision of the Government of Canada to impose visas on Saint Lucians who wish to travel to Canada.

The Government of Saint Lucia deeply regrets that the Canadian Government did not give it an opportunity to address the concerns regarding the claims of “unreliable travel documents” allegedly held by some Saint Lucians.

A full statement will be issued by the Government subsequent to the receipt of a letter from the Canadian Government conveying its decision.