Wednesday January 15, 2025 | NATIONAL – VICTORIA, BC [Posted at 8:53 am PT]
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
This morning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a brief introduction to the issue of how Canada will deal with the threat of US tariffs, at the start of a meeting with Canada’s premiers
The prime minister outlined two objectives for discussion:
- Opportunities for an increased and deeper partnership with the United States (morning discussion)
- Canada’s response to possible tariffs (afternoon discussion)
Trudeau said it is important for Canadians to see both levels of government — federal and provincial/territorial — coming together to discuss Canada’s “most important relationship”.
Who is there:
All the premiers from Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories are attending the meeting that is hosted by the prime minister.
BC Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are attending remotely.
Trudeau said its important that all regions of the country be “heard in its particular and deep relationship with the United States”.
National identify and unity:
Council of the Federation Chair Doug Ford said that Canada needs to approach the threat of US tariffs from a position of strength.
Speaking to media ahead of the joint session, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Furey said “this crisis should not jeopardize Canada’s national identity or national unity”.
More to come (broader press conference at 12:15 pm Pacific Time).
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