Mexican immigration to Canada has been occurring continuously for decades or longer, even if not noticeably to most Canadians. Mainly immigrants travel to Canada from Mexico to work in agricultural production on temporary summer permits and return home for winter. These two documentaries - written, produced and directed by Mexican Aaraón Díaz Mendiburo - investigate this phenomenon.

The first called MATRICES (PERSPECTIVES): "TEMPORARY" MIGRATION IN CANADA analyzes Canadian attitudes and perspectives held by Canadians who come into contact with this labour force. Some negative or utilitarian seeing only the lowest common denominator in terms of money generation but also many positive, who find they represent an opportunity to discover points of view and nuances that enrich the human sensibility. They appreciate the tremendous effort made by these immigrants to help themselves and their families to achieve a better quality of life.
54 minutes, 2011

The second called MIGRANTS: THOSE WHO COME FROM WITHIN looks to the other end of the journey to see how the departure of this labour force on a regular basis affects a perhaps typical Mexican town named Cuijingo. Viewers are introduced to seasonal immigrants in their natural setting as well as the families they leave behind each year to make the journey. The important financial rewards as well as the significant social repercussions are revealed. 45 minutes, 2007