OTTAWA –
International Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the Trudeau authorities is in a greater place to handle commerce negotiations with the following American president than it was the final time it signed a take care of the U.S. and Mexico.
Though they will be watching the election outcomes intently, a number of cupboard ministers who’re anticipated to be concerned in upcoming commerce talks say they have been laying the groundwork for months.
Former U.S. president Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris have each campaigned on protectionist insurance policies, which may pose a significant menace to Canada’s economic system.
Joly says Trudeau’s authorities now has a properly of expertise to attract on, after coping with three completely different U.S. administrations over the past decade.
The federal government has additionally constructed relationships with each Republicans and Democrats in preparation for whoever takes over the White Home.
Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the purpose over the past a number of months has been to outline Canada as a crucial and strategic accomplice, notably on financial safety, versus a pleasant neighbour to the north.
Because the outcomes begin to are available on Tuesday night, viewing events are being held throughout Ottawa. MPs and staffers are additionally assembly in small teams at pubs across the parliamentary precinct.
U.S. ambassador to Canada David Cohen is anticipated to talk at a gathering of politicos and overseas diplomats at a bistro close to Parliament Hill.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Nov. 5, 2024.
