Sunday June 22, 2025 | OTTAWA, ON [Reporting from VICTORIA, BC]
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers of provinces and territories met virtually on Friday June 20.
That meeting came on the heels of the G7 Leaders’ Summit that Carney had hosted on behalf of Canada earlier in the week.
Carney was joined at the virtual meeting by Dominic LeBlanc (President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy) and Kristen Hillman (Canada’s Ambassador to the United States).
Carney and Trump:
Carney had met with US President Donald Trump when Trump was at the G7 summit on Monday June 17. Carney updated the premiers on that meeting.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Canada’s new government will take the time needed to get the best deal for Canada, but no longer. That is a theme that Carney started rolling out during the federal election campaign in April.
Tariffs:
The Prime Minister shared outcomes from the Summit, including Canada’s agreement with the U.S. to pursue negotiations toward a deal within 30 days. After 30 days, there could be an adjustment in Canada’s (counter)-tariffs on steel and aluminum.
The Prime Minister also underscored the federal measures announced on June 19 to safeguard Canadian workers and businesses from unjust tariffs, and adjust counter-tariffs on July 21 based on negotiations. First Ministers discussed their work to reinforce Canada’s strength at home by accelerating major projects and removing barriers to trade.
The prime minister’s news release on Friday said that Premiers shared their support for the federal government’s leadership in this matter.
Nation-wide economy:
The PMO’s readout stated: “First Ministers agreed to defend Canadian workers, continue negotiations in good faith, and build one strong Canadian economy – the strongest economy in the G7.”
Canada’s Premiers will hold their summer meeting in Huntsville, Ontario during July 21 to 23.
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