Share your views: Consulting Canadians on the operation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

The Government of Canada sought feedback from Canadians and interested stakeholders regarding the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) via a Canada Gazette notice. Feedback received will help inform Canada’s preparations for the first joint review of the CUSMA in 2026, and priorities for work being undertaken in 2025 including the 5^th CUSMA Free Trade Commission meeting that Canada will chair.

Key themes for discussion

Global Affairs Canada invited interested parties to submit their views and experiences regarding the operation of the CUSMA and on how to potentially improve the Agreement.

Who was the focus of this consultation?

This consultation was open to the public and everyone was invited to share their views. Global Affairs Canada welcomed submissions from a diverse range of Canadian voices that included:

• the Canadian public;
• provincial, territorial and municipal governments;
• businesses of all sizes, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs);
• industry associations;
• academics;
• civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations;
• labour unions;
• Indigenous peoples;
• women, 2SLGBTQI+ stakeholders and community groups representing diverse experiences;
• students and youth;
• other interested Canadian stakeholders.

What we heard

A final report that summarizes the feedback received from this consultation

Related information

• News Release – Public consultations on Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement commence
• CUSMA – Read the Agreement and related texts
• CUSMA - Summary of Outcomes

Contact us

CUSMA Consultations
Global Affairs Canada
Trade Negotiations – North America
John G. Diefenbaker Building
111 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 1J1
Email: CUSMA-Consultations-ACEUM@international.gc.ca