High Commission of Malta in Canada

07/22/2026

Do you have Maltese heritage but not a Maltese passport?

The Working Holiday for Youth of Maltese Descent Scheme offers young people of Maltese descent the opportunity to reconnect with their ancestral homeland by living, working and studying in Malta.

✅ Open to persons aged 18–30 of Maltese descent
✅ Eligible applicants may apply for a National D Visa, issued by Identità
✅ Visa validity: 1 year
✅ Opportunity to explore Malta, gain work and study experience, and strengthen family and cultural ties with the country

The scheme has been in effect since 1 January 2026.

For more information and eligibility criteria, visit:
https://identita.gov.mt/central-visa-unit-working-holiday-visa-youth-of-maltese-descent/

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Għandek dixxendenza Maltija iżda m’għandekx passaport Malti?

L-Iskema Working Holiday for Youth of Maltese Descent toffri liż-żgħażagħ ta’ dixxendenza Maltija l-opportunità li jerġgħu jsaħħu r-rabta tagħhom mal-pajjiż tal-oriġini tagħhom, billi jgħixu, jaħdmu u jistudjaw f’Malta.

✅ Miftuħa għal persuni ta’ dixxendenza Maltija bejn it-18 u t-30 sena
✅ Applikanti eliġibbli jistgħu japplikaw għal Viża Nazzjonali D, maħruġa minn Identità
✅ Validità tal-viża: sena waħda
✅ Opportunità biex tesplora Malta, tikseb esperjenza ta’ xogħol u studju, u ssaħħaħ ir-rabtiet familjari u kulturali mal-pajjiż

L-iskema daħlet fis-seħħ fl-1 ta’ Jannar 2026.

Għal aktar informazzjoni u l-kriterji ta’ eliġibbiltà, żur:
https://identita.gov.mt/central-visa-unit-working-holiday-visa-youth-of-maltese-descent/

07/17/2026

We look forward to extending a warm welcome to YMCA Malta during their visit to Toronto from 19 to 25 July for the YMCA World Council.

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Nistennew bil-ħerqa li nilqgħu lill-YMCA Malta waqt iż-żjara tagħhom f’Toronto mid-19 sal-25 ta’ Lulju għall-Kunsill Dinji tal-YMCA.

A bold tribute to Sir George Williams and the movement he ignited in 1844, now a collectible artwork, donated to YMCA Malta.

07/01/2026

On the occasion of Canada Day, the High Commission of Malta extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Government and people of Canada.

Wishing all Canadians a joyful and memorable Canada Day!🇨🇦🍁

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Fl-okkażjoni ta’ Jum il-Kanada, il-Kummissjoni Għolja ta’ Malta tesprimi l-iktar awguri u xewqat sbieħ lill-Gvern u lill-poplu Kanadiż.

Nawguraw lil-Kanadiżi Jum il-Kanada mimli ferħ u memorji sbieħ! 🇨🇦🍁

06/22/2026

The Malta High Commission of Malta in Canada and the Consulate General of Malta in Toronto are proud to partner with to present The Theft of the Caravaggio 🇲🇹

When a priceless Caravaggio is stolen from St. John’s Cathedral in Valletta, Orpheus is thrown into a high-stakes investigation that quickly spirals beyond the crime itself. As a Washington detective joins the case, the search for the missing painting begins to unravel buried secrets, shifting alliances, and the haunting truths of Orpheus’s own past. 🖼️

🎥 Screening: Wednesday, July 8 at 8:15 pm
📍 Theatre: Spirit Theatre, Distillery District
🎟️ Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
🎭 Join us in our outdoor Cinema Village for an evening of suspense, secrets, and cinematic elegance.

Visit or www.icff.ca for tickets and festival information. 🎊or follow the direct link to the movie: https://icff.ca/title-item/the-theft-of-the-caravaggio/

The Lavazza IncluCity Festival is presented by Rogers.

06/19/2026

The High Commission would like to thank Dignity Network Canada // Le Réseau Dignité Canada for inviting us to co-host the closing reception of Dignity Network Canada’s 2026 International Roundtable in Ottawa on 11 June 2026, along with the Embajada de España en Canadá and Embajada de Colombia en Canadá | Sección Consular en Ottawa.

The Roundtable brought together 200 participants from over 40 countries to advance 2SLGBTQI+ rights🏳️‍🌈, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration. In his remarks, High Commissioner Mark Pace emphasised the importance of multilateral cooperation and exchanges of this nature in advancing progressing and strengthening shared commitments to equality and inclusion.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dignity Network Canada, as well as the Embassies of Spain and Colombia, for this excellent partnership, and to all participants for their continued dedication to the advancement of 2SLGBTQI+ rights.
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Il-Kummissjoni Għolja tixtieq tirringrazzja lil Dignity Network Canada talli stiednitna sabiex nikkollaboraw fl‑organizzazzjoni tar‑riċeviment tal‑għeluq tal‑International Roundtable 2026 tagħha f’Ottawa fil‑11 ta’ Ġunju 2026, flimkien mal‑Ambaxxata ta’ Spanja fil‑Kanada u l‑Ambaxxata tal‑Kolombja fil‑Kanada.

Ir‑Roundtable laqqa’ flimkien 200 parteċipant minn aktar minn 40 pajjiż bl‑għan li jippromwovi d‑drittijiet tal‑2SLGBTQI+🏳️‍🌈, filwaqt li ħoloq spazju djalogu u kollaborazzjoni sinifikanti. Fl‑intervent tiegħu, il‑Kummissarju Għoli Mark Pace enfasizza l‑importanza tal‑kooperazzjoni multilaterali u ta’ skambji ta’ dan it‑tip biex jitmexxa ’l quddiem il‑progress u jissaħħu l‑impenji kondiviżi lejn l‑ugwaljanza u l‑inklużjoni.

Nirringrazzjaw sinċerament lil Dignity Network Canada, kif ukoll lill‑Ambaxxati ta’ Spanja u tal‑Kolombja, għal din is‑sħubija eċċellenti, u lill‑parteċipanti kollha għad‑dedikazzjoni kontinwa tagħhom għall‑avvanz tad‑drittijiet tal‑2SLGBTQI+.

06/16/2026

The High Commission is honoured to have participated in the 2026 edition of the European Union Cultural Fair, celebrating the rich heritage of the European Union🇪🇺.

We extend our sincere thanks to the European Union in Canada for organising such a vibrant and successful event. It was our pleasure to showcase Maltese culture, cuisine and tradition alongside our EU partners.

We are especially grateful to everyone who visited our stand, engaged with us, and took the time to learn more about Malta. Your interest and enthusiasm made the day truly memorable.

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Il-Kummissjoni Għolja onorata li pparteċipat fl-edizzjoni tal-Fiera Kulturali tal-Unjoni Ewropea għas-sena 2026, li tiċċelebra l-wirt rikk tal-Unjoni Ewropea🇪🇺.

Nixtiequ nesprimu l-apprezzament sinċier tagħna lid-Delegazzjoni tal-UE fil-Kanada talli organizzat avveniment tant dinamiku u ta’ suċċess. Kien ta’ pjaċir għalina li nuru l-kultura, il-kċina u t-tradizzjonijiet Maltin flimkien mal-imsieħba tagħna fl-UE.

Napprezzaw b’mod partikolari lil kull min żar l-istand tagħna, ingħaqad magħna u ħa l-ħin biex jitgħallem aktar dwar Malta. L-interess u l-entużjażmu tagħkom għamlu dan il-jum tassew memorabbli.

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06/13/2026

🇬🇧 The High Commission of Malta in Ottawa and the Consulate General of Malta in Toronto are pleased to announce that the Maltese film The Theft of the Caravaggio (2025) has been selected for this year’s lineup of the IncluCity Festival by ICFF 2026.

Directed by Joshua Cassar Gaspar, The Theft of the Caravaggio will be screened on 8 July at the Distillery District in Toronto. This presents a distinguished opportunity to experience Maltese cinema on an international stage.

We kindly invite you to secure your tickets through the link provided and to share this post with friends and fellow film enthusiasts who may wish to attend this exclusive screening
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🇲🇹 Il-Kummissjoni Għolja ta’ Malta f’Ottawa u l-Konsulat Ġenerali ta’ Malta f’Toronto għandhom il-pjaċir iħabbru li l-film Malti The Theft of the Caravaggio (2025) intgħażel fil-programm ta’ din is-sena tal-IncluCity Festival organizzat mill-ICFF 2026.

Immexxi minn Joshua Cassar Gaspar, The Theft of the Caravaggio se jintwera fit-8 ta’ Lulju fid-Distillery District f’Toronto. Dan joffri opportunità distintiva sabiex wieħed jesperjenza ċ-ċinema Maltija fuq livell internazzjonali.

Nistednukom tixtru l-biljetti tagħkom permezz tal-ħolqa ipprovduta u taqsmu din il-post ma’ ħbieb u dilettanti tal-films li jistgħu jkunu interessati jattendu għal din il-wiri esklussiv.

06/11/2026

On 9 June 2026, DHoM Joanna Camilleri attended the first meeting of the Commonwealth High Commissioners’ Caucus, hosted by the British High Commissioner, H.E. Robert Tinline.

The meeting featured remarks by the Honourable Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who shared Canada’s perspective on Commonwealth priorities.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss enhanced collaboration within the Caucus.

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Fl-9 ta’ Ġunju 2026, DHoM Joanna Camilleri attendiet l-ewwel laqgħa tal-Caucus tal-Kummissarji Għolja tal-Commonwealth, ospitata mill-Kummissarju Għoli Brittaniku, E.E. Robert Tinline.

Il-laqgħa inkludiet rimarki mill-Onorevoli Rob Oliphant, Segretarju Parlamentari għall-Ministru tal-Affarijiet Barranin, li qasam il-perspettiva tal-Kanada dwar il-prijoritajiet tal-Commonwealth.

Il-laqgħa pprovdiet ukoll opportunità biex jiġi diskuss it-tisħiħ tal-kollaborazzjoni fi ħdan il-Caucus.

06/10/2026

Are you planning to travel to Canada for the World Cup 2026? ⚽️

Before you travel, please consider the following steps:
• Check your passport expiry date: The passport is required to be valid at least 6 months after your return date.

• Consider entry requirements for any countries you choose to visit: Your journey may include stops in other countries. Please consult entry and transit requirements before departure to ensure you have all necessary documents.

• Consider purchasing travel and health insurance: Strongly consider purchasing a comprehensive travel and health insurance plan before departure in case of emergency.

• Keep documents secure: It is advisable to keep both physical and digital copies of these documents.

• Remain informed of the most up-to-date information: Keep yourself informed before and during travel, as more information becomes available.

For a complete and up-to-date list of travel advice for Canada, please visit the following link: https://consularplus.gov.mt/travel-advice/13653e3f-b74c-1ef4-dde5-061819e2aed8/1?lang=en

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Qed tippjana li tivvjaġġa lejn il-Kanada għat-Tazza tad-Dinja 2026? ⚽️

Qabel tivvjaġġa, jekk jogħġobok ikkunsidra l-passi li ġejjin:

• Iċċekkja d-data tal-iskadenza tal-passaport: Il-passaport irid ikun validu għal mill-inqas sitt xhur wara d-data tar-ritorn tiegħek.

• Ikkunsidra r-rekwiżiti tad-dħul għal kwalunkwe pajjiż li tagħżel li żżur: Il-vjaġġ tiegħek jista’ jinkludi waqfiet f’pajjiżi oħra. Jekk jogħġbok ikkonsulta ir-rekwiżiti tad-dħul u tat-transitu qabel it-tluq sabiex tiżgura li għandek id-dokumenti kollha meħtieġa.

• Ikkunsidra li tixtri assigurazzjoni tal-ivvjaġġar u tas-saħħa: Huwa rakkomandat ħafna li tixtri pjan komprensiv ta’ assigurazzjoni tal-ivvjaġġar u tas-saħħa qabel it-tluq, f’każ ta’ emerġenza.

• Żomm id-dokumenti siguri: Huwa rakkomandat li żżomm kemm kopji fiżiċi kif ukoll diġitali ta’ dawn id-dokumenti.

• Ibqa’ infurmat bl-aktar informazzjoni aġġornata: Żomm ruħek infurmat qabel u waqt il-vjaġġ, hekk kif issir disponibbli aktar informazzjoni.

Għal lista sħiħa u aġġornata ta’ pariri dwar l-ivvjaġġar lejn il-Kanada, jekk jogħġbok żur il-ħolqa li ġejja: https://consularplus.gov.mt/travel-advice/13653e3f-b74c-1ef4-dde5-061819e2aed8/1?lang=en