Czech President to Boycott CA Olympic Games Because of Visas

Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:09 am » by **Pindz**

Václav Klaus probably not going to the Olympics in Canada. Due to the introduction of visas

President Václav Klaus is likely not going to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The reason for his displeasure from the fact that Canada, in June introduced visas for Czech citizens. Klaus said on Tuesday that the baptism of the book his wife Livia.

Klaus visas after their introduction criticized because they complicate the lives of many Czech citizens. He acknowledged that Canada has such a decision as a sovereign country has the right, but in negotiations with the Canadian diplomats had shown repeatedly that he was pleased by Canada. For example, in relation to the transfer of credentials of new Canadian ambassador to the CR in September noted that it was probably the introduction of visas will have to recall.

Canada renewed the visa requirement in mid-July because of the ocean mass seeking asylum from Czech citizens in particular Roma. Some have complained of discrimination, on the other hand, appeared information that only use local benevolent asylum system and its benefits. Canada admitted that the system might need revision.

In Prague, the decision caused great displeasure of Ottawa, Czech diplomacy has turned to the EU headquarters with a request for retaliation, because the member EU countries are harmonized visa policy. The EU has threatened Canada introducing visas for diplomats, neusnadní when issuing visas for the CR and that it clearly does not introduce measures to restore visa-free travel. Brussels said that Canada gives time to the end of the year.

Olympic Games in Vancouver will take place from 12 to 28 February. Klaus has not participated in either Summer Olympics in China. At that time, but said it was not for political reasons.

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translated with google translator .......... WTF CANADA ??? :lol:

Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:23 am » by **Sceptilief**

The EU has threatened Canada

Really!

The EU has no say in Canada. As a Canadian, I refuse to accept their stolen power or authority.

While I think our country should be open to the Czech diplomatically, this is a decision to be made in Canada. The EU can go fuck itself.

Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:31 am » by **Pindz**

sceptilief wrote:The EU can go fuck itself.