Books available to the public

In 2023, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico reported that only 68.5% of the population over 18 years old consumed materials by the Reading Module (MOLEC), which represents a decrease of 12.3 percentage points since 2016.

Reading frequency decreases with age: while eight out of ten young people between 18 and 34 read, only six out of ten people aged 65 years or older maintain this habit.

Readers prefer books, followed closely by internet content such as forums or blogs. However, among the younger population, aged 18 to 34, the latter is preferred over books.

The study highlighted a relationship between the lack of reading habits and the absence of stimuli during childhood, such as visiting libraries or the experience of being read to by parents or guardians.

Below are some resources where you can enjoy reading resources open to the public.

 

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Concurso de salsas 2024:

“La mera, mera salsa de La región Capital de Canadá”

 

La salsa es el toque mágico que convierte un platillo mexicano en una experiencia culinaria inolvidable. ¿Qué no? Todos tenemos esa receta especial que nos llena de orgullo. ¡Ha llegado tu momento de brillar con la salsa perfecta y demostrar lo salsa que eres! Participa en nuestro concurso y muestra tus habilidades.

Consulta las bases para más detalles. 

  

Concurso de recetas de salsas mexicanas

La gastronomía mexicana es una expresión de la riqueza y diversidad cultural de nuestro país, es una mezcla de tradiciones. Su cocina se reconoce mundialmente por su color, sabor y complejo paladar en la composición de sus platillos; de ahí que, en el año 2010, fuera designada como Patrimonio Inmaterial de la Humanidad por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (UNESCO).

Como complemento esencial de todo platillo, la salsa es un elemento primordial que potencia el sabor, agregando el gustoso picor que de golpe despierta las papilas gustativas y con ellas un sinfín de sensaciones y recuerdos.

Por ello, en el marco de la Semana de México en Canadá 2024, queremos invitar a la comunidad a participar en la 4ª edición del Concurso de Salsas Mexicanas, organizado por la Embajada de México, patrocinado por Salsas Castillo y Los Cantores. Este año, destacamos especialmente la influencia del estado de Sonora, cuyas salsas, ricas en chiles frescos y asados, aportan un carácter único que refleja la esencia del norte de México.

Anímate a demostrar lo salsa que eres. 

BASES:

I.  PARTICIPACIPACIÓN Y REGISTRO. 

  1. El concurso está abierto a toda la comunidad de la región capital Ottawa-Gatineau.
  2. Los interesados deberán registrar su participación enviando formulario de registro al correo: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. antes del 11 de septiembre de 2024.Formulario
  3. Elaborar la receta con ingredientes naturales.
  4. Entregar formato de registro, receta y producto (en el recipiente designado por la Embajada de México) en el kiosco del concurso de salsas mexicanas, “La mera, mera, salsa de la región Capital de Canadá” que se ubicará en la calle de Sparks el 14 de septiembre de 2024, a partir de las 12:00p.m.
 

II. CATEGORIAS.

Los interesados podrán participar en las siguientes categorías:

  • Receta tradicional: Receta de alguna región de México.
  • Receta familiar: Receta compartida de generación en generación..
  • Receta fusión-innovación: Receta que incorpore elementos tradicionales de Sonora.

III. DINÁMICA DE SELECCIÓN DE GANADORES.

El concurso se llevará a cabo en el marco de la Semana de México en Canadá 2024, el próximo 14 de septiembre del 2024, en la calle de Sparks, de 12:00p.m. a 6:00p.m.

Desde las 12:00p.m. y hasta las 4:00p.m., el público tendrá la oportunidad de degustar cada una de las salsas participantes y votar por su favorita, depositando su boleta de elección en las urnas designadas el día del festival. Los votos del público representarán el 50% de la puntuación. Adicionalmente, a las 4:30 p.m., un jurado calificador compuesto por diversas personalidades otorgará el otro 50% de la puntuación, evaluando los siguientes puntos:

  • Sabor.
  • Aroma.
  • Textura y consistencia.
  • Presentación (color y aspecto).

IV. PREMIACIÓN.

  • Todos los participantes recibirán un diploma de participación.
  • Reconocimiento y estímulo de $200.00 CAD al 1er lugar de cada categoría.
  • Premio sorpresa a la mejor salsa de todas las categorías.
  • Mención honorífica otorgada por los patrocinadores, por cada criterio de evaluación.
  • Oportunidad de colaboración para promoción de producto y respaldo comercial para la consolidación de negocio de salsa.

V. OTROS.

  • Los puntos no previstos por la convocatoria serán resueltos por los organizadores.
  • La decisión del Jurado y selección del público es inapelable.

Para Mayor Información contáctanos en: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  / (613) 787-5190

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Welcome

The Embassy of Mexico in Canada welcomes you to its website, an open door to the fascinating country of Mexico, its institutions and its people.

Here you will find information on this Mission's activities and services, as well as the most prominent aspects of the increasingly strong bilateral ties between Mexico and Canada.

Mexico has three Consulates General in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver; two Consular Agencies in Calgary and Leamington; and three Honorary Consulates: Quebec City, St. John and Halifax.

To support bilateral relations, we also have offices representing the Secretariat of National Defence and Secretariat of the Navy.

Mexico offers a wide variety of attractions to prospective visitors. Canadians have long enjoyed our beautiful beaches, our magnificent national parks and archaeological sites, as well as the historical richness of our colonial cities, all of which make Mexico one of the most popular tourist destinations.

This website gives you access to links for the main government institutions and non-governmental organizations active in our nation today.

Although you will find most reference documents in Spanish and English, a special effort is being made to include more French-language information.

We invite you to explore with us this dynamic, vital relationship and its enormous potential for mutual enrichment; to discover Mexico's most significant developments; and to see our country through Mexican eyes.

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The Ambassador

Embajador de México ante Canadá

Carlos Manuel Joaquín González

Ambassador of Mexico to Canada

Ambassador Joaquín González was appointed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and presented his Letters of Credence to the Right Honourable Mary J. May Simon on March 28, 2023. 

Prior to his designation, Ambassador Joaquín was governor of the state of Quintana Roo from 2016 to 2022. During his tenure as governor, he focused on sustainable tourism initiatives before the World Tourism Organization, and ensured global security seals for the state of Quintana Roo amid the COVID-19 pandemic; protecting the jobs and the overall trust of residents and visitors of the state.  

He acted as Deputy Minister for Tourism Operations, Innovation and Tourism Development at the Ministry of Tourism from 2012 to 2015.  

Ambassador Joaquín was a federal congressman from 2009 to 2012, period during which he was president of the Committee on Tourism. He was the mayor of the municipality of Solidaridad (Playa del Carmen) in Quintana Roo from 2005 to 2008, and acted concurrently as President of the Association of Coastal Municipalities of Mexico.  

He was the Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo from 2005 to 2006, and the Municipal Treasurer at Solidaridad City Hall (Playa del Carmen) from 2002 to 2005.  

Before becoming a public servant, he worked in numerous communication and tourism companies. His vast experience in the public service has allowed him to develop integral ties between the Mexican foreign policy and issues of global priority such as sustainable development, the environment, investment promotion & attraction, and culture.  

He graduated as Public Accountant from the Autonomous University of Yucatan, and holds and a specialization degree in Top Management from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education. 

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Consulates in Canada

CONSULAR SECTION OF THE EMBASSY OF MEXICO IN OTTAWA, CANADA
Ottawa – Gatineau

Address: 45 O'Connor St. Suite 1000
Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm (customer service)
Telephone: (613) 787 5177
Fax: (613) 702-9121

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Website embamex.sre.gob.mx/canada

CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN TORONTO
Ontario and Manitoba

Address:
11 King Street West, Suite 350
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 4C7
Telephone: (416) 368-2875
Fax: (416) 368-8342

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Website consulmex.sre.gob.mx/toronto

CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN LEAMINGTON
Essex County (South), Ontario

Address:
350 Highway 77
Leamington, ON. N8H 3V5
Telephone: (519) 325-1460
Fax: (519) 325-1464
SAWP: (1866) 634-4434 (toll free)

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Website consulmex.sre.gob.mx/leamington

CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN MONTREAL
Quebec, Newfoundland, Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Nunavut

Address:
2055 Rue Peel, Bureau 1000
Montreal, QC H3A 1V4
Telephone: (514) 288-2502 Ext 221
Fax: (514) 288-8287

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Website consulmex.sre.gob.mx/montreal

CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN VANCOUVER
British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories

Address:
411-1177 West Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3
Telephone: (604) 684-3547 and (604) 684-1859
Fax: (604) 684-2485

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CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN CALGARY
Alberta, Saskatchewan

Address:
Suite 400, 407-2nd Street SW
Calgary, AB T2P 2Y3
Telephone: (403) 264-4819
Fax: (403) 264-1527

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Website consulmex.sre.gob.mx/calgary

HONORARY CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN NOVA SCOTIA

Honorary Consul: Galo Carrera

Address:
130 Lakeshore Park Terrace
Dartmouth, NS. B3A 4Z4
Telephone & Fax: (902) 466-3678

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HONORARY CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN LEVIS & QUEBEC

Honorary Consul: Gerardo Gabriel Almaguer Simental

Address:
1948 rue de Roussillon
Lévis (Québec) G6Y 0B3
Telephone: (418) 837 2760

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Honorary Vice-Consul: Micheline Dessureault

Address:
1134 Chemin St-Louis, bureau 600
Quebec, QC. G1S 1E5
Telephone: (418) 681-7007
Fax: (418) 681-7100

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HONORARY CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN ST. JOHN, TERRANOVA

Honorary Consul: Edward Scott Mcclellan

Address:
31 Walwyn Street
St. John's, NL. A1A 3W5
Telephone: (709) 753-1937

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MILITARY AND AIR ATTACHÉ OFFICE

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Telephone: (613) 232-6478
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Representative: Gral. Brig. E.M. José Alberto López Martínez
   

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NAVAL ATTACHÉ OFFICE

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Representative: Cap. Fgta. IM. P. Jorge Alberto Romero Canul

The Education Affairs Department of the Embassy of Mexico in Canada is delighted to welcome all Canadians who are interested in expanding their educational horizons through studying in Mexico. Whether you are considering learning Spanish, pursuing a bachelor's degree, a master's, or even a Ph.D., Mexico offers a wealth of opportunities to enrich your academic journey and cultural experience.

We have prepared comprehensive guides to assist you in navigating the various educational pathways available in Mexico. These guides are designed to provide you with detailed information on a range of topics, including admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, and tips for adapting to life in Mexico.

For those interested in learning Spanish, Mexico is an excellent destination. Our guides include information on numerous language schools and programs tailored to different proficiency levels. Studying Spanish in Mexico not only allows you to immerse yourself in the language but also to experience the country's diverse cultures and traditions first-hand.

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If you are aiming to pursue a bachelor's degree, a master’s, or a Ph.D., Mexican universities are renowned for their academic excellence, innovative research, and commitment to fostering global perspectives. Our guides provide essential information about the top universities and the resources to help you succeed in your studies.

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