Mexico has become a strategic hub both globally and within North America, playing a central role in regional supply chains under USMCA (formerly NAFTA). For Canadian companies, it offers key advantages: proximity to major markets, a skilled workforce, strong industrial capabilities, and preferential access to trade.
With more than 50 free trade agreements and well-established industrial ecosystems (automotive, aerospace, electronics), along with programs such as IMMEX, Mexico enables companies to optimize costs, streamline operations and strengthen their presence across North America.
However, successful expansion requires a solid understanding of fiscal, regulatory and customs frameworks — particularly rules of origin under USMCA — in an evolving environment.
Join this webinar to better understand the Mexican market, secure your operations and identify concrete growth opportunities.
Why attend?
- To understand opportunities in the Mexican market
- To navigate legal, fiscal and regulatory frameworks
- To optimize your logistics and supply chain operations
- To reduce compliance and customs-related risks
- To benefit from practical insights from industry experts
What you will learn
- Mexico’s economic landscape and sector opportunities
- Legal, tax and regulatory requirements for foreign companies
- Customs procedures and import/export regulations
- Best practices in logistics, supply chain and operations
- HR and local compliance considerations
- The impact of NAFTA/USMCA changes on your business
Key questions addressed
- How can companies effectively enter and operate in the Mexican market?
- What are the key economic, legal and tax considerations?
- What impact do NAFTA/USMCA changes have on your operations?
- How do customs and regulatory requirements affect business operations?
- What best practices should be adopted in logistics, supply chain and operations?
- What HR and local compliance challenges should be anticipated?
- How can public and private partners support a successful expansion?
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (ET)
10:00 – 10:05 | Welcome remarks
Reyna Obregon, Advisor, International Market Development, CCMM
10:05 – 10:10 | Expert introductions
10:10 – 10:35 | Strategic overview: understanding the Mexican market
- Economic context and sector opportunities
- Legal and tax framework for foreign businesses
- International trade regulations (import/export, duties)
- HR and compliance considerations for hiring in Mexico
- Steps to establish and operate a business
10:35 – 10:50 | Customs and trade
- Customs procedures (maritime, air and land)
- Compliance requirements and common pitfalls
- Recent regulatory changes and outlook
10:50 – 11:00 | Q&A (quick session)
11:00 – 11:45 | Expert panel: best practices and perspectives
Discussion on key success factors for operating in Mexico:
- Market entry and expansion strategies
- Economic, legal and tax considerations
- Impact of NAFTA/USMCA changes
- Customs and compliance challenges
- Supply chain and operational optimization
- HR and local compliance challenge
- Role of public and private partners in risk mitigation
11:45 – 11:55 | Interactive Q&A (extended)
11:55 – 12:00 | Closing remarks
Who should attend?
This webinar is intended for companies and professionals looking to expand into Mexico, particularly in the manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, life sciences, agri-food and industrial sectors.
It is especially relevant for:
- SMEs exploring or actively pursuing international expansion
- Professionals in business development, operations, finance or logistics
- Companies considering diversification or nearshoring strategies