to deepen people-to-people ties between Canada and China. “People have always been at the core of this relationship,” he emphasized, noting the depth of existing ties.
Carney also highlighted the role of the Chinese diaspora and tourism: “Canada’s home to a Chinese diaspora of 2 million. Over 300,000 Chinese visitors came to Canada in 2024. China is Canada’s second largest source of tourism.”
He went on to underscore the potential of cultural and creative exchange: “That means museums, digital content creators, visual artists, and other creative professionals in our respective countries will have new opportunities to collaborate.”
Carney sees the initiative as a continuation of recent progress, including Beijing’s decision to restore Canada’s status as an approved destination for group travel: “We are building on this progress, looking to increase travel exchange and deepen our cultural ties.”
No specific date has yet been provided by Chinese authorities for when the visa exemption will take effect.
Carney also highlighted the role of the Chinese diaspora and tourism: “Canada’s home to a Chinese diaspora of 2 million. Over 300,000 Chinese visitors came to Canada in 2024. China is Canada’s second largest source of tourism.”
He went on to underscore the potential of cultural and creative exchange: “That means museums, digital content creators, visual artists, and other creative professionals in our respective countries will have new opportunities to collaborate.”
Carney sees the initiative as a continuation of recent progress, including Beijing’s decision to restore Canada’s status as an approved destination for group travel: “We are building on this progress, looking to increase travel exchange and deepen our cultural ties.”
No specific date has yet been provided by Chinese authorities for when the visa exemption will take effect.
