By Alice McFarlane

Mexico and Canada’s agri-food sectors vow to collaborate on trade issues

Oct 17, 2025 | 10:26 AM

Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, along with representatives from the private agri-food sectors travelled to Mexico to discuss ways to strengthen ties between the two countries.

Dubbed the ‘Mexico-Canada Agribusiness Dialogue’, the groups addressed challenges to productive growth, trade, regulatory and administrative simplification, innovation and digitalization, and investment opportunities.

There was emphasis on the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) as the foundation for strengthening supply chains between countries.

As a result of the meeting, industry representatives from both nations presented their respective Ministers of Agriculture with a proposed path forward. It included developing a joint action plan aimed at boosting trade, innovation, and regulatory cooperation. These efforts would strengthen supply chains, promote investment in agricultural technology, and establish an ongoing agribusiness forum to follow up on shared priorities.

Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) President Keith Currie said the discussions strengthened a trade relationship that has lasted more than three decades.

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“Although I am pleased that we already have a strong diplomatic and trade relationship, Mexico and Canada have a great opportunity to expand our growth potential and strengthen our shared food security objectives,” Currie said.

The event featured high-level delegations composed of several agricultural industry associations from Mexico and Canada.

The Canadian delegation was composed of representatives from CFA, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Canadian Pork Council, National Cattle Feeders’ Association, Canola Council of Canada, Canadian Cattle Association, and Pulse Canada.

The Mexican delegation included members of the oil and fat industries, manufacturers, livestock organizations, and berry producers and exporters.

Representatives from the Ministries of Agriculture of both countries and the Embassy of Canada in Mexico participated.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com