Mexico and Canada Forge Stronger Ties, Announce Joint Funding for Innovation and Prosperity

Mexico and Canada are deepening their bilateral ties under the 2025-2028 Action Plan, aiming for a more dynamic relationship that spurs business, innovation, and shared prosperity. The commitment was solidified following a meeting between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

In Ottawa, Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Velasco, met with Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand. They agreed to enhance collaboration, recognizing Canada as a key strategic partner for Mexico with significant alignment on international agendas and strong economic, cultural, tourism, and social links.

Velasco described the partnership as entering a phase of "even closer cooperation," designed to create opportunities, strengthen North America, and improve societal well-being. He highlighted joint efforts in security and environmental action, including public safety, emergency preparedness, and climate initiatives. "This is the true essence of our alliance: coordinated action in the areas that matter most," Velasco stated.

Discussions also focused on prosperity, facilitating trade and investment, and improving port and maritime connectivity. Both nations plan to boost joint work in critical minerals, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing, sectors deemed crucial for North America's future competitiveness. Furthermore, they are expanding labor and mobility programs to support the tens of thousands of Mexican workers who come to Canada annually, benefiting both economies. Mexico and Canada pledged to continue working together through dialogue and multilateral cooperation to address regional and international challenges.

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Mexico and Canada will continue to work together through dialogue, multilateral cooperation and respect for international law to face the challenges facing our region and the international community.