Canada Reinstates Visa Requirements for Mexicans Amid Asylum Surge

The move aims to manage immigration effectively, following pressures from Quebec and the U.S., and reverses a 2016 decision to foster closer ties with Mexico.

Canada is reinstating visa requirements for Mexican nationals to address the surge in asylum claims and manage immigration more effectively.
The decision comes after significant pressure from Quebec and the U.S. to curb the influx of asylum seekers and illegal crossings.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed regret over Canada's decision, hinting at potential diplomatic tensions.
The new visa rules will affect about 40% of Mexican travelers to Canada but exempt those with work or study permits and certain U.S. visa holders.
The move reverses a 2016 decision by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to lift the visa requirement, aiming to strengthen ties with Mexico.