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Canada and Mexico have been friends for over 80 years. Our relationship grows increasingly stronger and deeper through our shared goals and values and strong people-to-people ties.
Canada and Mexico have been friends for over 80 years. Our relationship grows increasingly stronger and deeper through our shared goals and values and strong people-to-people ties.
Money laundering accounts for up to 2.7% of global Gross Domestic Product each year, depriving governments of some $600 billion, according to the High-Level Panel on Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity International to achieve the 2030 Agenda (FACTI Panel). Mexico City, November 05, 2024 – In the context of the International Day for the Prevention […]
Canada has two official languages: French and English. French speakers are concentrated in the east, especially in Quebec. But did you know that about 3 million people speak French in Canada and live all across the other provinces, from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic? While a quarter of the country’s population is […]
News release An initiative between Canada and partner countries to strengthen our ability to prepare for and respond to public health threats October 23, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of Canada Canada, the United States and Mexico have a strong and longstanding partnership, and are connected across many areas, including health, business […]
From: Prime Minister of Canada September 15, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of Democracy: “This year’s International Day of Democracy comes at a pivotal time. Rapidly evolving technologies are disrupting our way of life. Disinformation is rampant. Global supply chains are being stretched. And climate change […]
Money laundering accounts for up to 2.7% of global Gross Domestic Product each year, depriving governments of some $600 billion, according to the High-Level Panel on Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity International to achieve the 2030 Agenda (FACTI Panel). Mexico City, November 05, 2024 – In the context of the International Day for the Prevention […]
November 5, 2024
Canada has two official languages: French and English. French speakers are concentrated in the east, especially in Quebec. But did you know that about 3 million people speak French in Canada and live all across the other provinces, from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic? While a quarter of the country’s population is […]
November 4, 2024
News release An initiative between Canada and partner countries to strengthen our ability to prepare for and respond to public health threats October 23, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of Canada Canada, the United States and Mexico have a strong and longstanding partnership, and are connected across many areas, including health, business […]
October 24, 2024
From: Prime Minister of Canada September 15, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of Democracy: “This year’s International Day of Democracy comes at a pivotal time. Rapidly evolving technologies are disrupting our way of life. Disinformation is rampant. Global supply chains are being stretched. And climate change […]
September 17, 2024
As part of Canada’s commitment to advance the rights of Indigenous peoples around the world through its bilateral, multilateral and regional collaboration, the Canadian Embassy in Mexico partnered with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and the Mexican Institute of Cinematography (IMCINE) to offer a trilateral film showcase on Indigenous peoples in North America. The initiative […]
September 3, 2024
From: Global Affairs Canada Readout June 26, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president-elect, and with Juan Ramón de la Fuente, the incoming Secretary of Foreign Affairs, in Mexico City. Minister Joly congratulated president-elect Sheinbaum on her historic electoral […]
June 27, 2024
June 25, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Mexico City, Mexico, for a bilateral visit from June 25 to 27. While there, Minister Joly will meet with Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president-elect, to discuss the strong bilateral relations between […]
June 25, 2024
From: Prime Minister of Canada June 3, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement congratulating Claudia Sheinbaum on her election as the next President of Mexico: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Claudia Sheinbaum on her election as the first woman President of Mexico. “As our two countries […]
June 3, 2024
From: Global Affairs Canada May 16, 2024 – Montréal, Quebec – Global Affairs Canada The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is a model free-trade agreement for the world, supporting economic growth, prosperity and competitiveness for all 3 countries. This week, in Montréal, Canada hosted the third annual CUSMA Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Dialogue, bringing together over […]
May 17, 2024
From: Global Affairs Canada Statement April 11, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement on the unauthorized entry by Ecuadorian authorities into the Embassy of Mexico, in Quito, Ecuador, on April 5, 2024: “Canadian officials have reviewed in detail the footage of the unauthorized entry by Ecuadorian […]
April 11, 2024
Every year since 2016, our embassy joins other diplomatic missions of the member countries of la Francophonie to highlight the French language and the cultural diversity of the French-speaking world in Mexico through a series of activities that take place as part of la Nuit de la Poésie (Poetry Night) in Casa de Francia in Mexico City. On […]
March 4, 2024
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release February 29, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – Ottawa – Canada and Mexico have maintained a deep, positive and constructive diplomatic partnership over the past 80 years. We have worked to ensure North America is the world’s most competitive economic region and maintain strong bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. To support […]
February 29, 2024
From: National Defence News release February 22, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario – National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, met virtually with U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, Mexico’s Secretary of Defence (SEDENA), General Luis Cresencio Sandoval González, and Mexico’s Secretary of the Navy (SEMAR), Admiral José Rafael Ojeda Durán, for the fifth trilateral […]
February 23, 2024
From: Privy Council Office Statement February 9th, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico – On February 7, 2024, Mexico’s Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Rosa Icela Rodriguez hosted the United States’ White House Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall and Canada’s Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor Nathalie G. Drouin in the fourth meeting of the Trilateral Fentanyl […]
February 9, 2024
Mexico City- January 30, 2024 During the ceremony, Marco Mena, Director General of the National Lottery presented the commemorative ticket for the draw to be held on February 4, 2024. Likewise, diplomas were awarded to the third generation of the Mexico-Canada Youth Lab, a project that incorporates the priorities of youth in the diplomatic management […]
January 30, 2024
November 17, 2023 San Francisco, United States of America Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, on the margins of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit in San Francisco, United States of America. The Prime Minister expressed his deepest condolences for the tragic loss of lives […]
November 22, 2023
Ottawa, Canada, November 8, 2023 Photo: Canadian Red Cross Canada announced today that it has committed $450,000 CAD to respond to the humanitarian needs of communities affected by Hurricane Otis. Canada provided $100,000 to the Mexican Red Cross through the Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund and the Canadian Red Cross to provide food, water and […]
November 8, 2023
Staff, families and friends of the Embassy of Canada in Mexico joined the diplomatic community in Mexico to participate in the 45th Pride March in Mexico City in support of the promotion and protection of the human rights of 2SLGBTQI persons in Mexico and the world. Read the declaration (in Spanish)
June 24, 2023
Did you know that there are open pathways to Mexicans who wish to work in Canada? Below you will find all the resources and information available to work in Canada legally and safely. We also share information to protect you from scammers. General information (in Spanish only) Temporary Foreign Workers Program Click on the track […]
June 8, 2023
May 26, 2023 Mexico City, Mexico Employment and Social Development Canada Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. wrapped-up a three-day visit in Mexico City where he engaged with Mexican officials, unions and stakeholders on labour reforms being implemented under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He also examined first-hand how […]
May 26, 2023
Canada’s Ambassador to Mexico, Graeme Clark, met today with members of the Senate’s Border and Migration Affairs Committee to present the various labor mobility opportunities that Canada offers to Mexicans.
April 25, 2023
By: Roberto Velasco Álvarez and Graeme C. Clark Mexico and Canada share a common vision for the future of North America as a democratic, open and prosperous region. One of the pillars of the North American vision includes trilateral cooperation to advance immigration. In this regard, Canada and Mexico welcome people to enter our countries […]
April 18, 2023
Every year since 2016, our embassy joins other diplomatic missions of the member countries of la Francophonie to highlight the French language and the cultural diversity of the French-speaking world in Mexico through a series of activities that take place as part of la Nuit de la Poésie (Poetry Night). On March 23, 2023, from […]
March 3, 2023
By Ambassadors of countries friendly to Ukraine February 24, 2023, published in Spanish by El Universal One year ago today, Russia began its unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, a neighboring, sovereign and independent country. Since the beginning of the war, the suffering has not stopped and the violence continues to have devastating effects on […]
February 24, 2023
February 23, 2023 From: Saskatchewan In 2022, for the first time in provincial history Saskatchewan’s trade to Mexico has exceeded $1 billion. “We’re sharing Saskatchewan’s story around the world, and the world is listening,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “Advancing Saskatchewan’s trade interests while strengthening existing partnerships benefits all of Saskatchewan. As […]
February 23, 2023
Canada has a feminist, inclusive, and human rights-based foreign policy. As such, we are committed to promoting inclusion and amplifying the voices of Indigenous and vulnerable peoples, domestically and abroad, based on respect, cooperation, partnership and a recognition of their rights. In both Canada and Mexico, the colonial legacy has deeply and negatively affected Indigenous […]
January 27, 2023
January 11, 2023 Mexico City, Mexico The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded a successful visit to Mexico City where he participated in the tenth North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS) with the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, to keep working in partnership […]
January 11, 2023
January 11, 2023 Mexico City, Mexico Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, on the margins of the North American Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City, Mexico. The Prime Minister and the President welcomed the meeting as an opportunity to further strengthen ties and reiterate the importance of […]
January 11, 2023
Declaration between the Government of the United Mexican States, the Government of Canada, and the Government of the United States of America. Across our three nations, generations of leaders have fought to build democracies where people from richly diverse histories and cultures share the equal promise of freedom and inclusion. Our diversity is North America’s […]
January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023 Mexico City, Mexico Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and President Joseph R. Biden met in Mexico City for the tenth North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS). The leaders are determined to fortify our region’s security, prosperity, sustainability and inclusiveness through commitments across six pillars: 1) diversity, equity, and […]
January 10, 2023
Combating, preventing and eradicating violence against women is a priority for Canada. This type of violence is a violation of human rights law and international humanitarian law, is detrimental to the physical and mental health of survivors and a barrier to development and peace. Under the framework of the International Day for the Elimination of […]
January 9, 2023
Source: Prime Minister of Canada The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Mexico City, Mexico, to participate in the North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS) taking place on January 10, 2023. The North American Leaders’ Summit brings together the Prime Minister of Canada, the President of Mexico, and the President of […]
December 20, 2022
From: Global Affairs Canada November 25, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded a successful visit to Mexico City to celebrate a decade of cooperation with the Pacific Alliance and its 4 members—Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru—at the […]
November 25, 2022
From: Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores The importance of including a gender perspective was stressed; the empowerment of indigenous peoples was included as a theme in the Partnership. For the second time, the Mexican and Canadian members of the Youth Laboratory participated in the meeting. The 18th Annual Meeting of the Mexico-Canada Partnership (MCP) was held […]
November 25, 2022
From: Global Affairs Canada Readout November 24, 2022 – Mexico City, Mexico – Global Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, met with Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, at the Pacific Alliance Summit hosted by Mexico. Minister Ng and Secretary Buenrostro discussed Canada’s continued […]
November 24, 2022
From: Global Affairs Canada Media advisory November 22, 2022 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will visit Mexico City between November 23 and 25, 2022, to attend the Pacific Alliance Summit and celebrate Canada’s 10 years as an observer state to the regional trade alliance. At the […]
November 22, 2022
By: Public Safety Canada Statement Ottawa – November 9, 2022 The following joint statement was released by the Governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States of America. Senior officials from Canada, Mexico and the United States met on November 7 and 8, 2022 in Ottawa and virtually, for the Sixth North American Drug Dialogue […]
November 9, 2022
Today, on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, and as co-chairs of the Media Freedom Coalition, Canada and the Netherlands reiterated their commitment to defend the freedom of speech. We asked journalists and human rights advocates in Mexico to share their thoughts with us. This is what they had to say […]
November 2, 2022
With a multicultural journey and a wonderful musical celebration for children, Samajam celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Santa Lucia International Festival at the Explanada de los Heroes, where hundreds of families became part of their show. The fun began with music and the familiarization of some English words such as numbers, colors and some […]
October 28, 2022
September 26, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Public Health Agency of Canada Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken a layered approach to border management to protect the health and safety of Canadians. As the pandemic situation has continued to evolve, adjustments to border measures have been informed by the […]
September 26, 2022
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September 13, 2022
Translation of the video: Shauna Hemingway, Deputy Head of Mission “I am here with my Ukrainian Canadian colleagues in front of the gates of the Canadian Embassy in Mexico City to unveil this new photograph of Parliament in Ottawa illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. With this symbolic act, we wish to continue […]
August 29, 2022
Regional Roundtable August 9, 2022 (virtual event) As part of Canada’s commitment to advance the rights of Indigenous peoples around the world through its bilateral, multilateral and regional collaboration, the Embassy of Canada in Mexico has been organizing since 2021 a series of roundtables with the participation of civil society and representatives from academia and […]
August 4, 2022
The Canadian Embassy in Mexico has launched a new initiative: the Internship Program for Young Indigenous Professionals. This program is an initiative aligned with the Canadian government’s commitment to promote the rights and development of indigenous peoples around the world. The internships are focused on the empowerment of indigenous youth in Mexico, their inclusion in […]
August 2, 2022
Today, Mexico received a shipment of three million doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine donated by Canada. The donation is part of Canada’s commitment to a comprehensive and global response to the pandemic, and reaffirms the close ties between Canada and Mexico. Vaccinating the world against COVID-19 is critical to protect everyone from the virus. […]
July 28, 2022
Statement July 21, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement on launching an energy consultation with Mexico under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) with respect to Mexico’s policies in its energy sector. “Canada has […]
July 21, 2022
2022 CEC Ministerial Statement “North American Environment Ministers Launch Ambitious Agenda for Environmental Cooperation” Within the framework of the free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States (CUSMA, T-MEC, USMCA) and the Environmental Cooperation Agreement, the environment ministers of Canada, Mexico and the United States convened for the 29th Council Session of the Commission […]
July 15, 2022
On the occasion of Canada Day, we invite you to enjoy the public events that will take place on Saturday, July 2 in Mexico City. Paunnakuluit Franz Mayer Museum, 13:00 hrs. For the first time in Mexico, the Inuit throat singing duo will perform a unique show. After the concert they will offer a free […]
June 29, 2022
Mexico City, June 23, 2022 – On the occasion of the 44th Mexico City LGBTTTIQ+ Pride March, we, the undersigned, reaffirm the commitment of our representations to the promotion and protection of the rights of LGBTTTIQ+ people both in Mexico and around the world. This Saturday, June 25, we will participate together with our families […]
June 23, 2022
Statement June 10, 2022 – Los Angeles, California – Global Affairs Canada The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Mélanie Joly, Secretary of Foreign Relations of Mexico Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón, and Secretary of State of the United States of America Antony Blinken, today issued the following joint statement: “Canada, Mexico, and the United States share […]
June 10, 2022
Michael Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister for the Americas, visited Mexico City and San Cristobal de las Casas this week to participate in the the Canada-Mexico Dialogue on Human Rights and Multilateral Affairs. Accompanied by Ambassador Graeme Clark and members of the Canadian Embassy team, Mr. Grant met on May 5 with Martha Delgado, Undersecretary […]
May 6, 2022
Every year, in March, the embassies of the member countries of the International Organization of La Francophonie in Mexico come together to showcase French language and francophone culture in the country through a series of activities that take place as part of la Nuit de la Poésie (Poetry Night). In 2016, the first Nuit de […]
March 3, 2022
February 24, 2022, Ottawa, Ontario – We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) are appalled by and condemn the large-scale military aggression by the Russian Federation against the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, directed partly from Belarusian soil. This unprovoked and completely unjustified attack on the democratic state of Ukraine was […]
February 24, 2022