Dear readers,

The international geopolitical and economic situation remains complex and uncertain and North America is not exempt. Instability weighs significantly on the supply chains of the manufacturing industry, influencing the availability and costs of raw materials and energy resources, and negatively affecting the mobility of goods, services, and workforce.

Despite this, the Canadian economy remains resilient and continues to grow, driven primarily by the production and export of raw materials and minerals, the prices of which have risen in international markets.  Canada is one of the world leaders in the natural resources sector, with over 500 billion dollars generated annually. Its immense wealth, including oil, minerals, and agricultural products, places it at the global forefront; a growing share of these resources is destined for European markets, particularly Italy.

In contrast, Italian exports to Canada are driven by industrial technologies, which represent nearly a third (28%) of national exports. In 2025, sales of Italian machinery and equipment to Canada increased by 8% for a total of 3.8 billion dollars, and the trend for 2026 predicts another more than positive year for technological Made in Italy with further double-digit growth. 

Increasingly, Canadian partners favour products manufactured locally or readily available  but these are not always technologically valid or financially convenient: this is why they are increasingly turning to international supply chains whose value proposition brings the quality, reliability, and technological innovation that the nascent Canadian industry needs. It is therefore essential that Italian companies strengthen their presence or increase their visibility in the country by actively participating in trade fairs and sector events, because the prevailing sentiment among Canadians is that Canada can no longer be considered a "Plan B" for anyone, but a strategic partner with its own identity, autonomy, and independence. And with its own autonomous purchasing centers and national distribution systems..

Machines Italia Canada therefore has a "hot autumn" in store, which includes participation in key events in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City, in sectors such as packaging, wrapping, robotics and automation,  food processing machinery, earthmoving and construction equipment. I invite you to contact us to receive more information on these and other important initiatives.

I bid you farewell, wishing everyone a happy and relaxing summer break. See you again in September.

Regards,

Carlo Angelo Bocchi
Italian Trade Commissioner in Canada