New visitor's visa

[BethNieradka]

I have a friend in the Dominican Republic that wants to apply for a Visitor's Visa for Canada
What is the best way to go about it and what are the road blocks if any? Is a medical required?

 

[bellaluna]

Procedure: http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp

Processing time: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp

No medical required for a short visit.