How Is the Canada-US-Mexico Trade Agreement Working for You?

Official title: Consulting Canadians on the operation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

Closed Policy & Studies Economy & Jobs Finance & Consumer
Canada is reviewing its trade deal with the US and Mexico ahead of a mandatory 2026 review. The government wanted to know what's working and what needs fixing. This consultation has closed, but feedback is still being accepted informally.

Why This Matters

Buy groceries? Drive a car? Work in manufacturing or agriculture? CUSMA affects the prices you pay and the jobs available in your community. The 2026 review could change rules on everything from dairy imports to auto parts. Your feedback shapes Canada's negotiating position.

What Could Change

Canada's negotiating priorities for the 2026 CUSMA review will be shaped by this feedback. Rules on cross-border trade, tariffs, and market access could be renegotiated. Specific chapters on agriculture, auto manufacturing, digital trade, or labour standards might be targeted for changes.

Key Issues

  • Which parts of CUSMA are working well for Canadian businesses and workers?
  • What areas of the agreement need improvement?
  • How can Canada strengthen its position in the 2026 joint review?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Canada Gazette notice that launched this consultation.
  2. While the formal period has closed, you can still send feedback to cusma-consultations-aceum@international.gc.ca.

What Happened

The formal consultation period has ended. A final report summarizing the feedback received will be published soon. The government continues to accept informal feedback outside the consultation window.

Key Documents