Mexico and Canada are actively promoting trade and investment to strengthen North American supply chains. Both governments have launched targeted programs designed to support manufacturing growth, facilitate exports, and encourage strategic cross-border commerce. Québec, in particular, offers additional provincial initiatives that help local manufacturers expand internationally.

For supply-chain directors and manufacturing leaders, understanding these programs is critical: they can influence site selection, CAPEX decisions, modal strategies, and operational planning. In this post, Mexicom Group provides a detailed overview of the most relevant government programs in Mexico, Canada, and Québec, including launch dates, current status, and key takeaways. This resource is meant to be a practical reference for companies managing cross-border trade and investment.

Additionally, we highlight how Mexicom Group can support the operational side of these opportunities, offering cross-border transport, warehousing, customs brokerage, and logistics solutions to turn program-driven investments into actionable supply-chain outcomes.

Mexico: Incentives and Infrastructure for Manufacturers

1. Plan México (Fiscal Incentives / Nearshoring)

• What it is: Federal decree offering tax incentives for productive investments, especially in high-value manufacturing and nearshoring projects. Includes accelerated depreciation and deductions.

• Launch date: January 2025

• Status: Active

• Who it’s for: Manufacturers investing in Mexico (greenfield or expansion), particularly in automotive, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. Projects demonstrating job creation and supplier development score higher.

• Key impact for supply chains: Influences CAPEX timing, location selection, and investment in automation. Helps attract supplier ecosystems that reduce lead times.

2. Corredor Interoceánico del Istmo de Tehuantepec (CIIT)

• What it is: Integrated rail, port, and industrial park infrastructure connecting Mexico’s Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Designed to reduce transit times and create logistics hubs for exports.

• Launch date: 2019–2023 (phased rollout)

• Status: Active

• Who it’s for: Manufacturers, exporters, and logistics operators looking for alternative east-west corridors or consolidated industrial nodes.

• Key impact: Changes modal economics, creates consolidation/deconsolidation opportunities, affects lead times for coastal and cross-border distribution.

3. Electromobility & Low-Emission Transport Initiatives

• What it is: Federal and state programs supporting electric and hybrid fleets, charging infrastructure, and low-emission freight solutions.

• Launch date: 2021–2025

• Status: Ongoing (varies by state)

• Who it’s for: Logistics providers, manufacturers with in-house fleets, and first/last mile service providers.

• Key impact: Reduces depot fleet costs, supports sustainability mandates, and aligns with environmental programs for supply chains.

4. Ventanilla Única para Inversionistas

• What it is: Centralized portal that consolidates federal and state investment incentives, licensing, and approvals.

• Launch date: Ongoing

• Status: Active

• Who it’s for: Investors evaluating site location, plant expansions, or supplier integration in Mexico.

• Key impact: Streamlines access to multiple programs, enabling faster decision-making for investment and supply chain network expansion.

Canada & Québec: Export and Investment Support

Canada (Federal Programs)

1. CanExport SMEs

• What it is: Grants and cost-sharing for Canadian SMEs to expand into foreign markets, including Mexico. Supports trade missions, market research, and business development.

• Launch date: Long-running; latest intake May 31, 2025

• Status: Active by application window

• Who it’s for: SMEs seeking to enter or grow in foreign markets; manufacturers looking to validate suppliers, partners, or distributors.

• Key impact: Reduces the cost of market entry and accelerates supplier/partner validation.

2. Export Development Canada (EDC) & Trade Commissioner Service

• What it is: Financing, credit insurance, guarantees, and in-market support for Canadian companies trading abroad.

• Launch date: Ongoing

• Status: Active

• Who it’s for: Manufacturers, exporters, and supply-chain managers planning investments or trade expansion in Mexico.

• Key impact: De-risks international transactions, enables larger contracts, and facilitates supplier and partner identification in Mexico.

Québec (Provincial Programs)

1. ESSOR (Investissement Québec)

• What it is: Financial and advisory support for capital investments, productivity, automation, and digital transformation.

• Launch date: May 1, 2024 (updated framework)

• Status: Active

• Who it’s for: Québec manufacturers investing in DC automation, robotics, or other productivity-enhancing projects.

• Key impact: Reduces investment cost for modernization and enhances competitiveness of supply chains.

2. PSCE (Programme de soutien à la commercialisation et à l’exportation)

• What it is: Support for commercialization and export activities, including market-entry initiatives.

• Launch date: Ongoing (periodic streams)

• Status: Active by stream

• Who it’s for: Québec manufacturers looking to expand into Mexico or U.S. markets.

• Key impact: Facilitates international sales growth and integration into supply networks.

3. Roulez vert

• What it is: Incentives for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to decarbonize transportation.

• Launch date: 2019–2025 (updates ongoing)

• Status: Active (program windows and limits)

• Who it’s for: Manufacturers and logistics operators with fleet operations in Québec.

• Key impact: Lowers total cost of ownership for electric fleets and supports sustainability goals.

How Mexicom Group Can Help

Mexicom Group transforms program opportunities into operational realities:

• Cross-border road freight (FTL/LTL) and door-to-door services between Mexico, E.U.A., and Canada

• Distribution center and warehousing in Laredo (transloading, consolidation, short-term storage, cross-docking)

• Customs brokerage and regulatory filings, including in-bond flows

By combining government programs with operational expertise, we help supply-chain directors reduce costs, optimize modal strategies, and accelerate trade across North America.

Contact us

info@mexicomlogistics.com

Canada: +1 514 667 0174

USA: +1 (956) 516-7201

Mexico:+ 52 55 5695 3495