FechaJueves 10 de septiembre de 2026
Horario7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
SedeCiudad de México
AforoCupo limitado
Canada Strategy 2027 | CDMX
¿Está Canadá en sus planes para 2027?
2027 se planea ahora.
Canadá representa una oportunidad real para expandir una empresa, proteger y diversificar el patrimonio, acceder a nuevos mercados y desarrollar oportunidades de inversión y crecimiento profesional, particularmente para empresarios, inversionistas y profesionistas mexicanos con una visión internacional.
Pero antes de constituir una empresa, adquirir un negocio, comprometer capital o iniciar un proceso de movilidad profesional, es fundamental entender las alternativas disponibles y sus implicaciones.
Negocios
Expansión empresarial y acceso a nuevos mercados.
Inversión
Evaluación estratégica de oportunidades de inversión.
Patrimonio
Protección y diversificación patrimonial.
Desarrollo profesional
Movilidad y crecimiento profesional internacional.
CANADA STRATEGY 2027 | CDMX es una sesión ejecutiva diseñada para empresarios, inversionistas, directivos y profesionistas mexicanos que desean evaluar de manera estratégica las oportunidades que Canadá puede ofrecerles en 2027.
No esUna feria migratoria ni un seminario para buscar empleo.
EsUna sesión de análisis y estrategia para quienes desean tomar decisiones informadas entre México y Canadá.
Executive Breakfast & Strategy Session
Agenda
Jueves 10 de septiembre de 2026 · 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. · Ciudad de México · Cupo limitado
Registro, Executive Breakfast & Networking
Recepción de participantes, desayuno y primera sesión de networking entre empresarios, inversionistas, ejecutivos y profesionistas.
México–Canadá 2027: ¿por qué ahora?
Una visión ejecutiva del nuevo escenario de oportunidades entre México y Canadá.
- Relación económica y comercial México–Canadá
- Canadá dentro de la estrategia de diversificación de empresas y empresarios mexicanos
- El contexto norteamericano hacia 2027
- T-MEC/CUSMA y perspectivas de integración
- Tendencias y sectores de oportunidad
- ¿Por qué comenzar a planear 2027 desde ahora?
Canadá como próximo mercado para su empresa
De la oportunidad a la estrategia de entrada.
Analizaremos las principales alternativas disponibles para una empresa mexicana interesada en desarrollar actividades en Canadá:
- Exportar productos desde México
- Prestar servicios en Canadá desde México
- Utilizar agentes o distribuidores
- Establecer alianzas estratégicas y joint ventures
- Constituir una empresa canadiense
- Establecer una subsidiaria o presencia corporativa
- Adquirir una empresa o negocio existente
- ¿Cuándo tiene sentido cada alternativa?
- Principales costos, tiempos y consideraciones
- ¿Qué debe analizar una empresa antes de entrar al mercado canadiense?
Pregunta central¿Cuál puede ser la ruta adecuada para mi empresa?
Inversión, protección y diversificación patrimonial en Canadá
Canadá dentro de una estrategia empresarial y patrimonial internacional.
- Alternativas para invertir en Canadá
- Crear un negocio vs. adquirir una empresa existente
- Adquisiciones y due diligence
- Inversión empresarial y activos
- Bienes raíces: oportunidades, limitaciones y consideraciones
- Protección y diversificación patrimonial
- Estructuración de inversiones entre México y Canadá
- Principales riesgos antes de comprometer capital
- Diferencia entre invertir en Canadá y obtener derechos migratorios
Pregunta central¿Cómo puede Canadá formar parte de mi estrategia de inversión y diversificación patrimonial?
Coffee Break & Strategic Networking
Espacio para establecer contactos e intercambiar experiencias entre participantes y especialistas.
T-MEC/CUSMA: oportunidades para empresarios, ejecutivos y profesionistas mexicanos
Negocios y movilidad profesional entre México y Canadá.
- T-MEC/CUSMA como instrumento de movilidad
- Profesionistas mexicanos y actividades profesionales en Canadá
- Empresarios e inversionistas
- Ejecutivos y personal especializado
- Transferencias intraempresa
- Traslado de empleados clave
- Permisos de trabajo y principales alternativas
- Diferencia entre constituir una empresa, invertir y tener autorización para trabajar
- De la movilidad temporal al establecimiento de largo plazo
Mitos y realidades“Abrir una empresa me permite trabajar en Canadá.” · “Comprar un negocio me garantiza residencia.” · “Comprar una propiedad me permite vivir en Canadá.” · “Existe una cantidad de inversión que automáticamente garantiza una visa.”
Pregunta central¿Cómo puedo desarrollar legalmente actividades empresariales o profesionales en Canadá?
México + Canadá: estructura jurídica, fiscal y patrimonial
Lo que debe estructurarse correctamente antes de invertir u operar.
- Empresa mexicana vs. empresa canadiense
- Selección de estructura corporativa
- Contratos y relaciones comerciales transfronterizas
- Responsabilidad corporativa
- Residencia y obligaciones fiscales
- Tratado fiscal México–Canadá y doble tributación
- Movimiento de capital y distribución de utilidades
- Propiedad intelectual
- Protección patrimonial
- Planeación sucesoria en contextos México–Canadá
- Coordinación entre asesores mexicanos y canadienses
Pregunta central¿Qué debo estructurar antes de comprometer capital o iniciar operaciones?
10 errores que pueden convertir una oportunidad en un problema
Una sesión práctica sobre errores frecuentes al desarrollar proyectos México–Canadá.
- Constituir una empresa antes de definir la estrategia
- Confundir inversión con inmigración
- Adquirir un negocio sin suficiente due diligence
- Seleccionar una jurisdicción únicamente por razones fiscales
- Trasladar personal sin analizar previamente su situación migratoria
- No considerar las consecuencias fiscales en ambos países
- Utilizar contratos inadecuados para operaciones transfronterizas
- Subestimar costos y tiempos de entrada al mercado
- Replicar en Canadá un modelo de negocio mexicano sin adaptación
- Actuar antes de contar con una estrategia coordinada
11:55 – 12:20
Executive Q&APreguntas y casos prácticos
Sesión abierta con los especialistas para abordar preguntas generales sobre negocios, inversión, movilidad profesional, aspectos jurídicos y fiscalidad México–Canadá.
Su estrategia Canadá 2027
De la información a la acción.
Canada 2027 Opportunity Roadmap — cada participante podrá identificar- Su objetivo en Canadá
- La posible ruta de entrada
- Las principales decisiones que deberá tomar
- Los especialistas que podría requerir
- Los riesgos que debe evaluar
- Sus próximos tres pasos
Networking opcional
Espacio adicional para conversaciones entre participantes, aliados estratégicos y especialistas.
About the Alliance
Strengthening Two Nations,
One Business at a Time
A non-profit organization founded by business leaders and industry professionals committed to Mexico–Canada commerce.
Our Mission
Promote. Connect. Grow.
The Mexico-Canada Alliance of Commerce promotes strategic business opportunities and enhances understanding of the trade and investment landscape between both ends of North America.
We work to strengthen commercial relationships, foster collaboration, and support companies in building successful, sustainable, and cross-border business ventures.
Our Vision
A Pillar of North American Trade
MCAC envisions becoming an essential pillar in the Mexico–Canada business ecosystem, actively supporting trade, investment, and long-term economic collaboration in the region.
By providing strategic, reliable market insight, we empower our members to confidently navigate cross-border challenges and achieve sustainable business growth.
What We Offer
Helping Businesses Grow Across Mexico and Canada
Market Entry Consulting
Expert guidance on entering the Mexican or Canadian market.
Business Registration Support
Step-by-step support through the incorporation process.
Legal, Accounting & Compliance
Connections to trusted legal and accounting professionals.
Bilingual Professionals
Access to bilingual service providers in key industries.
B2B Matchmaking & Sourcing
Curated introductions between companies on both sides.
Our Goal
Building Strategic Partnerships
To assist Mexican and Canadian stakeholders in building strategic partnerships and long-term business alliances that foster collaboration, growth, and mutual economic benefit.
WHY MCAC?
01
Networking Opportunities
Connect in person or virtually with key decision-makers, industry specialists, and influential stakeholders.
02
Market Intelligence
Access critical information including economic indicators and market trends to make informed decisions.
03
Bilateral Solutions
MCAC provides tailored mentorship and practical solutions to help businesses navigate both markets.
04
Commercial Agenda
Commerce-focused forums and trade missions designed to foster meaningful partnerships.
Ready to Begin?
Start Your Journey
Have a business opportunity, a new market to explore, or a question about expanding
between Mexico and Canada?
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From insight to growth
Business Ecosystem
Three connected programs designed to validate your product, prepare your business, and build commercial opportunities across Mexico and Canada.
01
Validate
Market Validation
Validate Your Product with Real Consumers Before You Enter the Canadian or Mexican Market
Making decisions based on assumptions can be costly. The Market Validation Program is designed to help companies understand how their products perform in the Canadian or Mexican market before making significant investments in commercialization.
Unlike traditional market research, this program validates your product through real consumer interactions, product tastings, surveys, and direct market feedback, providing valuable insights into customer preferences, purchasing intentions, perceived value, packaging, pricing, and overall market acceptance.
Delivered in collaboration with Pasión México, our consumer platform dedicated to promoting authentic Mexican products in Canada or Mexico, the program offers companies the opportunity to test their products with real consumers in authentic market environments.
By combining consumer insights with competitive analysis and strategic recommendations, businesses receive a comprehensive evaluation of their product's commercial potential and the adjustments needed to successfully enter the market.
Program Highlights
- Real consumer product validation
- Product tastings and sampling sessions
- Consumer surveys and purchasing feedback
- Packaging and labeling evaluation
- Pricing perception analysis
- Competitive benchmarking
- Market opportunity assessment
- Strategic recommendations for market entry
- Comprehensive Market Validation Report
Consumer Validation in partnership with Pasión México, connecting authentic Mexican products with Canadian consumers through meaningful market experiences.
02
Prepare
The True North
Prepare Your Business for Successful Market Entry
Entering a new market requires much more than having a great product. It requires a clear strategy, market readiness, and the ability to confidently engage with buyers, distributors, retailers, and business partners.
The True North is a comprehensive market readiness program designed to prepare companies for successful expansion into Canada or Mexico. Through a structured process, participants strengthen their export capabilities, refine their commercial strategy, understand the Canadian or Mexican business environment, and prepare for meaningful business opportunities.
Rather than taking companies into the market without preparation, The True North equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategic guidance needed to maximize every commercial interaction and increase their chances of long-term success.
Companies that have completed the Market Validation Program can leverage their consumer insights to further strengthen their market entry strategy. However, Market Validation is not a prerequisite, and businesses with existing market research are also welcome to participate.
Program Highlights
- Export readiness assessment
- Canadian / Mexican market orientation
- Business strategy development
- Product adaptation recommendations
- Pricing and positioning strategy
- Go-to-market planning
- Business meeting preparation
- Commercial presentation coaching
- B2B matchmaking preparation
- Participation in Market Immersion Mission
- Personalized strategic recommendations
03
Grow
Market Access
Building Commercial Opportunities in Mexico and Canada
Successfully entering a market is only the beginning. Sustainable growth depends on building relationships with the right partners, buyers, distributors, and decision-makers.
The Market Access Program supports companies after their market validation by providing commercial representation, strategic introductions, networking opportunities, and business development support within Mexico-Canada.
Through the Mexico Canada Alliance of Commerce network, participating companies gain access to valuable industry connections and customized business development activities designed to accelerate market entry and long-term growth.
Program Highlights
- Buyer identification and introductions
- B2B matchmaking
- Distributor and retail connections
- Business networking events
- Brand promotion opportunities
- Commercial representation support
- Strategic partnership development
- Ongoing business advisory services
Get Involved
Ready to Explore Your Market Opportunity?
Connect with MCAC to identify the right starting point for your expansion into Mexico or Canada.
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Leadership
Our Board of Members
Distinguished professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders committed to strengthening the economic and cultural ties between Mexico and Canada.
Our board members bring together decades of experience across key sectors — trade, investment, education, innovation, and diplomacy — working collaboratively to create opportunities for businesses and individuals on both sides of the border.
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President
Guillermo Cruz Rico
Founder and legal strategist with extensive experience in cross-border business and immigration law. Guillermo leads the Alliance with a clear vision of strengthening commercial, legal, and cultural ties between Mexico and Canada.
LE
Operations & Membership Director
Luz Elena
With a strong background in organizational management and operations, Luz Elena ensures the Alliance runs efficiently. She oversees administrative processes and supports the execution of programs connecting members across both countries.
JM
Communications & Marketing Director
Jose Michaca
Creative Director and Digital Marketing Strategist with over a decade of experience in advertising and international business development. José leads the Alliance's communication efforts, branding, and marketing initiatives.
MZ
Technology & Systems Director
Mauro Zegarra
The mind behind the Alliance's digital infrastructure. Mauro develops and maintains the technological systems that power operations, ensuring seamless connectivity, data security, and innovation within our platforms.
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Design Director
María Grazia
A multidisciplinary designer passionate about visual storytelling and user experience. Maria Grazia leads the creative direction of the Alliance's visual identity, ensuring every project reflects professionalism and clarity.
Member Services
Tailored Solutions for Your Business
We offer personalized guidance through a network of experienced mentors, industry professionals, and binational experts in Canada.
Our team has a strong track record in business intelligence, international trade, business development, and legal strategy. Each expert contributes practical knowledge through their respective firms, ensuring reliable and actionable advice.
As an MCAC member, you have access to customized solutions designed specifically around your business needs, along with preferential member rates.
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