Mexico: A strategic gateway in a shifting North American landscape
In a trade environment shaped by geopolitical tensions and disrupted supply chains, Canadian companies are seeking to diversify their markets. For those operating in highly regulated sectors—such as life sciences, agri-food, or consumer goods—Mexico presents a solid and often underestimated opportunity.
Join this exclusive seminar to learn how to access the Mexican market, understand its regulatory frameworks, and identify growth levers linked to the CUSMA agreement.
Why attend?
- Gain insights into the latest regulatory developments in Mexico and their impact on Canadian exports.
- Understand compliance requirements for regulated products in key sectors.
- Build strategic connections with industry leaders, government representatives, and certification experts.
- Anticipate how updates to the CUSMA agreement could influence your export strategies.
Key questions addressed:
- Can Mexico serve as a natural alternative to the U.S. for Canadian exports?
- How can companies navigate certification processes for products such as medical devices, agri-food, and pharmaceuticals?
- What role can public and private partners play in reducing risks related to market expansion?
Program Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
📍 Participant welcome and registration
Coffee and pastries served upon arrival
- 9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
🎤 Opening remarks
By representatives from Air Canada and the CCMM
- 9:40 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.
🎙️ Keynote address
Mikel Arriola – Partner, VCGA Canada
Former Federal Commissioner of COFEPRIS (Mexico’s health regulatory authority)
- 9:55 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
💬 Expert Panel: Decoding the Mexican market for Canadian companies in regulated sectors
Mikel Arriola – Partner, VCGA Canada
Deirdra Tindale – Vice-President, Crestview Strategy
Louis-Philippe Bourgeois – Co-Founder and Vice President, GoExport Inc.
Mathieu Paquette – Director, Business Development, Team Lead Québec, CQDM
- 10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
❓ Interactive Q&A and networking session
- 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
🤝 Informal networking with panelists
A chance to continue the conversation over coffee
Who should attend:
This event is intended for professionals and SMEs in the following sectors who are looking to explore opportunities in the Mexican market:
- Life sciences (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, diagnostics, digital health, clinical research, innovative therapies)
- Agri-food
- Regulated consumer products
- Related sectors subject to regulation
Registrations will be validated based on criteria related to the targeted sectors. The organizing team reserves the right to limit access to certain requests.