Canada: Business Express Program for Mexican companies
Description
On 9 April 2010, the government of Canada extended the Business Express Program to Mexican businesses. Under the program, registerd companies benefit from easier business visa procedures including less paperwork and priority processing. A similiar scheme had successfully been launched with India in 2008.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 9 Apr 2010
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada. (2010). Government of Canada introduces new program for business people from Mexico. Available at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2010/2010-04-09.asp
Government Response:
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