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 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. PCH will be responsible for selecting the creative industries delegates and will manage the business program for that sector.
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 other types* of companies and organizations.
- Eligible creative industries sectors (see definitions below):
- audiovisual
- interactive and digital media, including video games
- live music
- performing arts
- Deadline for applications: Friday, November 28, 2025, 23:59 PT
Learn more and apply here