Canada, Mexico ministers to advance trade and investment agenda in Ottawa
Canada is hosting Mexico's foreign secretary in Ottawa on July 17 as the two countries push forward bilateral priorities under their action plan. The visit comes after a large Mexican trade mission to Canada in May 2026 and marks Roberto Velasco Álvarez's first trip to the country since taking office in April 2026.
Highlights
- Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is hosting Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs Roberto Velasco Álvarez in Ottawa to advance trade, investment, and security priorities.
- This meeting marks Velasco's first visit to Canada since assuming his post in April 2026, underscoring a new phase in bilateral engagement.
- Over 240 Mexican companies participated in a major trade mission to Canada in May 2026, indicating growing momentum in Canada-Mexico commercial relations.
Ottawa talks focus on bilateral priorities
As announced by Canada.ca, citing Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to welcome Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Velasco Álvarez, for meetings in Canada centered on trade and investment, security and key foreign policy issues.The discussions in Ottawa are intended to advance shared priorities under the Canada-Mexico Action Plan, as both governments maintain a broader effort to deepen cooperation across economic and diplomatic files.
This is Velasco's first visit to Canada since he assumed his post in April 2026, giving the meeting added significance for the current phase of bilateral engagement.
Trade links gain momentum
The ministerial visit follows a large-scale Mexican trade mission to Canada in May 2026 led by Mexico's Secretary of Economy, Marcelo Ebrard. That delegation brought together more than 240 Mexican companies in Toronto and Montreal to strengthen commercial ties with Canadian businesses.The sequence of visits points to continued momentum in the Canada-Mexico relationship, particularly in trade and investment, while also creating space for coordination on security and wider foreign policy matters.
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