Canadian creative industries join the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico (applications closed)
Under the Creative Export Strategy, the Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH) is pleased to partner with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to offer a tailored creative industries business program as part of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico, taking place from February 15 to 20, 2026.
This large-scale multi-sector trade mission is an opportunity for Canadian creative businesses and organizations with high export potential to take advantage of a government-led trade mission to increase their visibility and expand their network in the Mexican market. During the mission, they will be able to meet and initiate business deals with key industry players, potential buyers, investors and/or partners. The deadline to apply was Friday, November 28, 2025.
Mission details
- Dates: February 15 to 20, 2026
- Location:
- Mexico City, February 15-17
- Guadalajara, February 18-20
- Target audience: Canadian export-ready small and medium-sized companies, including exporters from diverse backgrounds, as well as non-profit organizations
- Eligible creative industries sectors
- audiovisual
- interactive and digital media, including video games
- live music
- performing arts
Mission objectives for the creative industries sector
- Facilitate market entry and maximize export potential for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) in the Canadian creative sector that are export-ready and demonstrate high potential.
- Increase the visibility and profile of companies already established in the targeted market and expand international business development opportunities.
- Strengthen relationships with government counterparts in Mexico to showcase Canada as a partner of choice in the creative industries and promote the expertise and high quality of Canadian creative industries.
Business program (under development)
The program will include:
- networking opportunities with Mexican business leaders
- market intelligence briefings
- pre-arranged business-to-business meetings (SMEs will be prioritized)
- site visits
Contact us
Should you have any questions, please contact the Canadian Heritage International Trade Operations team.
Email: missioncommerciale-trademission@pch.gc.ca
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