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TRADE MISSION OF MEXICAN COMPANIES TO CANADA

THE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP IN NUMBERS

$56 billion USD

Bilateral trade value USD — 2024

x12

Growth since NAFTA since 1994

10

High-priority strategic sectors

99%

Preferential tariff under the USMCA of goods with 0% tariff
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Purpose

Mission

The Mexico–Canada Trade Mission 2026 is an official initiative of the Government of Mexico designed to position Mexican companies in the Canadian market as top-tier strategic partners, leveraging the framework of the USMCA and the Mexico–Canada Economic Cooperation Plan 2026–2030.

The mission aims to generate concrete commercial agreements, technological partnerships, and investment opportunities across 10 high-potential sectors in which Mexico holds internationally recognized competitive advantages.

Trade of Mexican Companies with Canada

Format

In-person — B2B meetings and sector-specific events

Host Cities

To be confirmed (Toronto and Montreal)

Duration

Two business days (May 7, 8, 2026)

Participants

Mexican companies with the capacity to establish partnerships with Canadian companies

Organizer

Ministry of Economy - Government of Mexico

How to Participate

  • Review the eligibility criteria and confirm sector alignment.
  • Attend the virtual information session (date to be confirmed) with the mission coordination team.
  • Complete the official application form before the deadline through the following link.
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Trade of Mexican Companies with Canada

Why

Canada?

Canada is Mexico’s second most important trading partner and one of the most attractive markets in the world for Mexican exporters and investors. Its institutional stability, predictable regulatory framework, and deep economic integration under the USMCA make it an ideal destination to diversify Mexico’s export base.

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The timing is particularly favorable:

The reconfiguration of global supply chains (nearshoring) is positioning Mexico as a strategic supplier for North America. Canada is actively seeking partners in manufacturing, technology, and agrifood industries across the region. This mission is designed to capitalize on that momentum.

Structural Advantages

  • Preferential access to the Canadian market with 0% tariffs on 99% of goods under the USMCA.
  • Stable and transparent regulatory framework with strong protection for foreign investment.
  • Direct flights from Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara in under six hours.
  • Minimal time difference (1–3 hours), facilitating daily operational coordination.
  • Strong demand for reliable suppliers in North America amid the restructuring of global supply chains.
  • Mature ecosystem of venture capital, innovation clusters, and R&D centers.
  • Access to Indo-Pacific markets through the CPTPP, of which both countries are members.
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Strategic

Sectors

Industrial Infrastructure and Logistics

    The moment is now: the reconfiguration of global supply chains (nearshoring) is positioning Mexico as a strategic supplier for North America. Canada is actively seeking partners in manufacturing, technology, and agrifood sectors within the region. This mission aims to capture that opportunity.

  • Industrial parks meeting international standards for attracting Canadian investment.
  • Rail and cold-chain logistics operators with expansion potential across North America.
  • Developers of logistics zones and multimodal platforms.

Advanced Agribusiness
  • Providers of advanced irrigation systems and water-management technologies with export potential.
  • Agro-export companies seeking distribution partners in the Canadian market.
  • Agtech startups developing monitoring solutions, drones, and precision agriculture technologies.

Strategic Manufacturing
  • Manufacturers in electric mobility (components, batteries, body structures) integrated into the EV supply chain.
  • Aluminum and cement producers supplying Canadian construction and infrastructure projects.
  • Aerospace companies certified under AS9100 / FAA seeking entry into the Quebec aerospace cluster.

Health and Pharmaceuticals
  • Mexican laboratories with portfolios of APIs and generic drugs seeking registration with Health Canada.
  • Medical device manufacturers certified under ISO 13485 with export experience.
  • CRO and contract manufacturing service providers for the Canadian pharmaceutical ecosystem.

Energy and Industrial Transition
  • Developers of solar and wind energy projects with project-finance experience.
  • Companies involved in green hydrogen and carbon-capture infrastructure.
  • Service providers supporting the energy transition in energy-intensive industries (cement, steel, mining).

Innovation and Intellectual Property
  • Mexican R&D centers and universities with patent portfolios available for licensing.
  • Technology-transfer companies in advanced materials, biotechnology, and semiconductors.

Infraestructura y Logística Industrial
  • Video game and VFX studios capable of co-production and leveraging tax incentives.
  • Extended reality (XR) companies with applications in entertainment, healthcare, and education.
  • Digital creative agencies and designers distributing content on global platforms.

Infraestructura y Logística Industrial
  • Mexican startups in Series A+ stage seeking Canadian venture capital.
  • Fintech and B2B platforms with scalable models and traction in Latin America.
  • Venture capital fund managers with portfolios in Mexico and expansion strategies.

Trade Facilitation
  • Customs agencies and brokers with experience in USMCA operations and potential expansion into CPTPP markets.
  • Certification, standardization, and quality-assurance companies focused on the Canadian market.
  • International trade consulting firms specializing in tariffs, rules of origin, and dispute resolution.

Infraestructura y Logística Industrial
  • Technical education institutions offering dual-training programs for advanced manufacturing.
  • Upskilling platforms focused on digitalization, automation, and language training for industry.
  • Specialized recruitment firms facilitating talent mobility between Mexico and Canada.
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Requirements and

Benefits

Mexican companies that meet the following eligibility criteria and demonstrate a real capacity to generate commercial agreements during the mission may participate.

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Eligibility Criteria for Organizations and Large Companies

Eligibility Criteria for SMEs1

Benefits for Participating Companies2

To be considered for the mission, large companies, business associations, and chambers of commerce must demonstrate that they:

  • Operate in one of the mission’s eligible sectors.
  • Can contribute to cooperation, knowledge exchange, or economic development.
  • Have the capacity to provide measurable value to the mission through experience, resources, or collaboration opportunities.
  • Be legally established in Mexico or hold registration allowing formal operation in the country, and comply with all relevant tax and regulatory obligations.
  • Operate in one of the mission’s eligible sectors.
  • Be prepared to establish commercial relationships with Canadian companies:
    1. Have a product or service already commercialized.
    2. Identify Canada as part of their international business strategy.
    3. Have conducted research on the target market and its opportunities.
  • Pre-scheduled B2B meetings with qualified and verified Canadian counterparts.
  • Access to sector-specific exploratory missions and visits to key facilities.
  • Visibility among Canadian venture capital funds and institutional investors.
  • Exclusive directory of Canadian contacts generated during the mission.
  • Complimentary pre-mission advisory on Canadian regulatory requirements.

1 Priority will be given to SMEs with high international growth potential.
Maximum two representatives per organization.

2 Participants will be responsible for covering all travel expenses, including airfare, accommodation, ground transportation, and meals not included in the program.