Canada to lift visa requirement for Mexicans in December

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday announced his government's intention to lift the visa requirement for Mexican visitors beginning on Dec. 1, 2016.

"Canada is pleased to deliver on the government' s commitment to lift the visa requirement for Mexican nationals. We look forward to the social and economic benefits that lifting the visa requirement will bring to both countries," Trudeau said.

The announcement came just after Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto came to Canada Monday for a two-day state visit and for the North American Leaders' Summit, which is to open here Wednesday.

Lifting the visa requirement is expected to increase the flow of travellers, ideas, and business between both countries, Trudeau said in a statement.

Canadian officials are reportedly working with their Mexican counterparts on final details to ensure a successful visa lift, it said. This includes expanding existing collaboration and cooperation on migration issues -- with the goal of ensuring that the benefits of the visa lift are fully maximized by both countries.

Up to Nov. 30, 2016, the visa requirement is still in place for Mexico. 
Source:XINHUA