RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, joined the Canadian delegation at the 2025 Tri-National Agricultural Accord in Mexico from October 16 to 18.
This annual event is an opportunity for senior agricultural officials and industry representatives to work collectively on agricultural trade, market challenges and rural development issues. It is designed to enhance trade relations between Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Alberta’s agri-food industry is driven by agricultural exports, valued at $17.5 billion in 2024. The United States is Alberta’s top export market for agriculture and agri-food products, while Mexico is the fourth largest export market.
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During the Tri-National Agricultural Accord, Minister Sigurdson engaged with key elected and appointed officials from the United States and Mexico. The minister also explored opportunities for expanding trade into new and emerging markets in North America and promoted Alberta’s high-quality agriculture and agri-food products.
On October 14, Minister Sigurdson travelled to Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. From October 16 to 18, he met with leaders and participated in the Tri-National Agricultural Accord. He returned to Alberta on October 18.
The Canadian delegation to the Tri-National Accord included representatives from Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Québec, and Prince Edward Island.
In 2024, Alberta exported $9.3 billion in ag products to the United States, a four per cent increase from 2023. The United States imports beef, live cattle, crude canola oil, oilseed cake and meal, processed potatoes and many other good from Alberta.
In 2024, Alberta’s agri-food exports to Mexico were valued at $571.6 million with beef, canola seed and wheat being key exports. Mexico is Alberta’s fourth largest agri-food export market after the United States, China and Japan.
Alberta will host the 35th Tri-National Agricultural Accord in 2026 in Calgary.
