Sheinbaum set to discuss trade, work visas during Carney’s visit to Mexico

By Canadian Press on September 18, 2025.

MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says short-term work visas and expanding ocean trade routes between Canada and Mexico top her agenda today as she meets with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The prime minister arrived in Mexico City today for a meeting with Sheinbaum as both leaders navigate global trade challenges driven by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda.

At her morning news conference today just ahead of Carney’s arrival, Sheinbaum said all three countries in the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade want to see the agreement strengthened.

But she said Carney’s visit offers an opportunity to shore up the bilateral relationship between Canada and Mexico.

She said Mexico is also proposing that special work visas for Mexicans to work in Canada be expanded, adding Canada is already looking into it.

Sheinbaum said the two will also discuss proposals to expand Mexico-Canada trade through ports on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.

The two leaders are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement during Carney’s visit to Mexico.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 18, 2025.

Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press