Canada to Reinstate Visas for Mexican Nationals After Spike in Asylum Claims: Report

Published on February 29, 2024

A Radio-Canada report says the federal government will reimpose some visa requirements on visiting Mexican nationals in response to a massive spike in asylum claims. Officials have not confirmed the report, but Immigration Minister Marc Miller is expected to hold a press conference on Feb. 29 morning about “an update on immigration measures.” The report from Radio-Canada says the changes are set to take effect that night at 11:30 p.m. ET. The move comes amid increasing pressure from Quebec’s government, with Premier François Legault urging Ottawa to do more to mitigate the province’s inflow of asylum seekers. Legault wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the situation was reaching a “breaking point” — and expressed particular concern over Mexican nationals....

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