World Report February 15: Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
Feb 15, 2026
A rundown of Canada’s biggest-ever trade mission to Mexico and what it means for business ties. Coverage of Olympic triumphs and Canada’s medal haul. A look at renewed airstrikes in Gaza and large protests testing a fragile ceasefire. A public figure breaks silence with a new memoir and returns to the spotlight.
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Canada's Major Push Into Mexico
- Canada launched its largest-ever trade mission to Mexico to reduce reliance on U.S. trade routes.
- Delegates aim to build deals and diversify supply chains across three Mexican cities.
Companies' Mexico Stories
- Chad Watson of Quick Mill sees Mexico as a growth path and is joining the Team Canada mission.
- Andres Friedman described his clean-tech startup scaling from 3 to 60 employees after starting in Querétaro.
Use Mexico To Hedge Trade Risk
- Explore Mexico as a launch market to diversify and hedge against U.S. trade uncertainty.
- Return engagements are planned to 'ink deals' after initial groundwork is laid.