Canadian Green Firms Target Chihuahua Investment

More than 35 Canadian companies specializing in environmental solutions, technological innovation and sustainable development are set to visit Chihuahua to explore strategic projects and investment opportunities, according to COPARMEX Chihuahua’s public-private initiative, Chihuahua Green.

The announcement follows Chihuahua Green’s participation in the Team Canada Trade Mission 2026, held Feb. 18-19 in Monterrey. The mission aimed to deepen economic ties between Mexico and Canada amid global trade tensions, tariff measures and shifting international markets. Both sides framed the visit as part of broader efforts to diversify partnerships and accelerate the transition toward more sustainable production models.

Participation in the mission followed a formal invitation from the Canadian government, which identified Chihuahua as a priority destination for sustainability-linked investment initiatives. Chihuahua Green was included as a strategic liaison between the private sector, government authorities and international partners.

Víctor Gómez-Céspedes, coordinator, Chihuahua Green, said the Monterrey agenda resulted in preliminary agreements for Canadian firms with expertise in the circular economy, environmental management, energy efficiency, clean technologies and sustainable industrial development to visit the state. He said the companies expressed interest in evaluating Chihuahua’s economic ecosystem and projects currently under development. “We have initiated formal discussions to define dates and structure a meeting agenda with state authorities, business representatives and local stakeholders,” Gómez-Céspedes said.

Chihuahua Green stated that the upcoming visit will focus on identifying projects aligned with circular economy practices, decarbonization strategies and resource efficiency. The initiative added that collaboration with international partners is expected to support technology transfer, attract investment flows and facilitate the integration of sustainable standards across regional supply chains.

The Monterrey meetings included Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister responsible for Canada–United States Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and Cameron MacKay, Canada’s ambassador to Mexico. Both officials have promoted expanded bilateral cooperation and highlighted northern Mexico’s role in energy transition and sustainability-driven industrial development.

Canada and Mexico Strengthen Sustainability Cooperation

Canada’s growing interest in advancing green technologies, projects and investment in Mexico follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Mexico City in September 2025. The agreement announced after discussions with President Claudia Sheinbaum — the “Canada-Mexico Action Plan: 2025–2028” — identified sustainability as one of four strategic pillars of the bilateral relationship. 

The two countries pledged to enhance collaboration on the sustainable management of protected natural areas (NPAs), including wildlife conservation and ecosystem protection, with particular engagement of Indigenous communities. As a follow-up, Parks Canada and Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December 2025 to advance biodiversity conservation, ecosystem protection and climate mitigation through strengthened NPA management.

On greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, both nations committed to improving transparency and accountability mechanisms, including methane certification regimes. They also reaffirmed support for the Environment and Sustainability Working Group (ESWG), co-chaired by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), which is advancing measures to mitigate short-lived climate pollutants such as methane and black carbon.

In the hydrocarbon sector, the countries pledged to strengthen energy security while promoting more efficient and innovative exploration and extraction technologies. At the same time, they committed to supporting lower- and zero-carbon energy alternatives, including liquefied natural gas, wind, geothermal and bioenergy. The plan also highlighted support for investment in electric mobility and public transportation, as well as cooperation on energy efficiency in production processes, workforce development and academic collaboration.

The sustainability pillar emphasizes inclusive growth and responsible business conduct, particularly in sectors driving the green transition, the circular economy and the development of next-generation technologies.