Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, will lead a ministerial mission to Mexico next week.
“Canada and Mexico share a strong partnership shaped by years of collaboration and more than three decades of free trade,” said MacDonald in a news release, adding “this trip is about further strengthening our ties, developing relationships, and creating opportunities that will drive growth and prosperity in both of our nations.”
Between October 14 and 17, MacDonald will meet with Julio Berdegué, Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Javier Calderon, the Head of Mexico’s National Health Safety and Quality Service. Talks will focus on diversifying and growing trade between the two nations, said the release.
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MacDonald will also meet with local business leaders and stakeholders “to promote Canadian agricultural and agri-food products, strengthen bilateral relationships and explore opportunities of mutual interest.”
This visit will seek to further strengthen Canada’s bilateral relationship and expand agricultural co-operation. It comes following a September meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, where the Canada-Mexico Action Plan 2025-2028 was announced.
In Mexico City, MacDonald plans to connect with provincial counterparts and industry representatives attending the Tri-National Accord later that week. MacDonald will also travel to Guadalajara to continue his outreach with key Mexican stakeholders.
