Canada's government is reintroducing visa requirements for Mexican nationals visiting the country, as confirmed by an official familiar with the matter. The move comes in response to concerns raised by Quebec's premier regarding the strain on resources caused by an influx of refugees. The new rules are set to take effect late Thursday, with details expected to be announced by Canada's immigration minister.
Previously, the visa requirement for Mexican visitors was lifted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in late 2016, aiming to improve relations between the two countries. However, the surge in asylum claims from Mexico since the visa restriction was lifted in 2016 has prompted this reversal of policy. The change is also anticipated to help reduce the number of illegal crossings of Mexicans into the U.S. from Canada.
