Canada, Mexico boost economic partnership

It was against this backdrop that Dominic LeBlanc, president of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and minister responsible for Canada-US Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, concluded a productive visit to Mexico City.

During his visit, LeBlanc met with his counterpart, secretary of the Economy Marcelo Ebrard, to strengthen trade and investment ties and advance key priorities, including under the Prosperity pillar of the CMAP. These discussions reaffirmed Canada and Mexico’s shared commitment to deepening their partnership in support of workers and businesses in both countries.

LeBlanc, accompanied by a Canadian delegation of business associations, also engaged with government officials and industry leaders to identify opportunities in priority sectors, including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, clean technologies and energy, defence, creative industries, and information and communications industries. These exchanges advanced Canada’s trade diversification objectives by strengthening economic ties and highlighting new trade opportunities, the government of Canada said in a press release.

This visit laid the groundwork for the upcoming Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico minister LeBlanc will lead in February 2026, which will bring a large contingent of Canadian companies to explore business opportunities and expand their presence in Mexico.

“Canada’s partnership with Mexico constitutes a fundamental element of our trade diversification strategy. Our discussions this week underscored the significant opportunities that Mexico’s dynamic and expanding market represents for Canadian companies, and vice versa. By deepening this relationship, we are building a more resilient and competitive North American economy that benefits workers and businesses in both our countries,” said LeBlanc.

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