News release
February 13, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada
In the face of a shifting global economic landscape, Canada is moving to diversify and strengthen its international trade relationships to ensure that Canadian workers and businesses can thrive. Trade missions are a key part of these efforts, helping Canadian companies expand into new markets and strengthen our economy through sustainable growth.
In that context, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, will lead a Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico from February 15 to 20, 2026. With over 240 organizations and more than 370 delegates, this Team Canada Trade Mission reflects strong interest from Canadian companies to expand in Mexico’s market and underscores the depth of Canada’s longstanding economic relationship and friendship with Mexico.
This mission will bring together a diverse delegation of Canadian businesses, industry associations, and partners from across the country to strengthen commercial ties with Mexico and explore new opportunities in a dynamic and diverse market. Participants will engage directly with Mexican businesses and government leaders, gain first-hand market intelligence, and build strategic partnerships to support long-term growth.
The mission will focus on areas including advanced manufacturing; agriculture, processed foods, and agricultural technology; clean technologies and clean energy; creative industries; and information and communications technologies.
This Team Canada Trade Mission builds on Canada’s recent engagement with Mexico, including Minister LeBlanc and Prime Minister Carney’s visits to Mexico and the launch of a new Canada-Mexico Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as well as shared priorities under the Canada-Mexico Action Plan 2025–2028 (CMAP). It reflects Canada’s commitment to trade diversification and to strengthening economic cooperation within North America.
Quotes
“The strong and longstanding partnership between Canada and Mexico is critical to the strength of the North American economy. This trade mission will build on that strength by deepening our collaboration in key sectors and showcasing what we know to be true: Canada has what the world needs. Together, we will make North America the most competitive, resilient, and prosperous economic region in the world.”
– The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy
“Our government is focused on not only building new trading relationships, but strengthening existing ones with our longtime partners. Collaboration between the Canadian and Mexican agriculture sectors continues to be vital, and this trade mission opens the door for producers to expand their reach and grow their markets.”
-The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
“The creative sector generates important benefits across Canada and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs. Mexico is a strategic market for increasing our exports and strengthening the prosperity of our arts and culture sector. This trade mission will allow more than 40 companies and organizations at the heart of the sector to create new partnerships and business opportunities, while reinforcing our cultural ties with Mexico.”
—The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages
Quick facts
- Since NAFTA’s entry into force in 1994, bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and Mexico has increased twelvefold, reaching over $56 billion in 2024.
- Mexico is Canada’s third-largest single-country merchandise trading partner (after the United States and China).
- Canadian Direct Investment in Mexico totaled $46.3 billion in 2024, making it Canada’s ninth-largest foreign direct investment destination.
- Team Canada Trade Missions (TCTMs) help Canadian exporters and innovators expand and diversify their international business portfolios and reach in a region by strengthening supply chains and facilitating long-term trade and investment opportunities that contribute to the growth and resilience of both economies.
- Canadian participants gain direct benefits from these trade missions, such as getting market intelligence, access to key local interlocutors, and increased visibility and profile in the market.