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Canada announces $155B tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
From: Department of Finance Canada News release February 1, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion […]
February 2, 2025
B.C. Expands Global Trade Presence with Mexico Office
Trade and Invest British Columbia has established a new office in Mexico to strengthen economic ties, foster bilateral trade and enhance investment opportunities between British Columbia (B.C.) and Mexico. This strategic move aims to expand B.C.’s global trade footprint and promote collaboration in key sectors that align with the priorities of both regions. A Strategic […]
January 30, 2025
Jet set to Mexico City: WestJet’s new non-stop Calgary route set to take off in summer 2025
WestJet’s newest connection underpins airline’s title as Canada’s leading carrier serving Mexico Calgary, ALTA – January 13, 2025 – WestJet today announced non-stop service between Calgary and Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Beginning May 14, 2025, WestJet will operate five weekly flights, reaffirming its leadership as the top carrier connecting Canada and Mexico, while reinforcing […]
January 13, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum
November 18, 2024 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated President Sheinbaum on her historic inauguration as Mexico’s first woman president. The Prime Minister and the President discussed […]
November 18, 2024
Eighth Meeting of the North American Drug Dialogue
Statement November 14, 2024 – Mexico City, Mexico On November 13 – 14, the Governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States met in Mexico City for the Eighth Meeting of the North American Drug Dialogue (NADD). The annual NADD meeting brings together drug policy leaders, public health experts, and law enforcement professionals from the […]
November 15, 2024
Cameron MacKay appointed as Ambassador to Mexico
November 8, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Cameron MacKay becomes Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Mexican States. Mr. MacKay replaces Graeme Clark. Biographical Note Cameron MacKay (BA [Economics and Industrial Relations], McGill University, 1990; MES, York University, 1996) […]
November 8, 2024
UNODC and the Embassy of Canada in Mexico gather expert voices against money laundering
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, the United States and Mexico release the North American Preparedness for Animal and Human Pandemics Initiative (NAPAHPI)
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
Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day of Democracy
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
Minister Joly meets with president-elect of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum
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