π¨π¦ Canadian Politics
April 21st, 2026
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Globe and Mail
Carney to unveil new Canada-U.S. advisory council as USMCA talks loom
Canada's incoming prime minister Mark Carney is set to launch a new advisory council focused on Canada-U.S. relations, modeled after a body originally created under Justin Trudeau. The move comes as renegotiation of the USMCA trade agreement looms, putting pressure on Ottawa to sharpen its strategic approach to Washington. The council signals Carney's intent to hit the ground running on what will likely define his early tenure.
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CBC Politics
Carney to name new Canada-U.S. trade advisory council, sources say
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil a new advisory council focused on Canada-U.S. trade relations. The move signals Ottawa's intent to formalize its strategic response to ongoing trade tensions with Washington. The council is expected to bring together key voices to help shape Canada's negotiating posture with its largest trading partner.
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CBC Politics
Carney names advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations as CUSMA review nears
Mark Carney has unveiled his advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations, assembling a team to guide Ottawa's approach as the CUSMA trade agreement review looms. The move signals the federal government is taking a structured, expert-driven approach to one of the most consequential trade negotiations Canada faces. With cross-border economic tensions running high, the committee's counsel could prove decisive in shaping Canada's bargaining position.
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Globe and Mail
Carney unveils new Canada-U.S. advisory council ahead of potentially rocky USMCA talks
Canada is assembling a cross-partisan advisory council to help navigate what could be turbulent USMCA renegotiations with the United States. Led by Dominic LeBlanc, the committee brings together former Conservative leaders Jean Charest and Erin O'Toole alongside Liberal stalwart Ralph Goodale, plus representatives from business and labour. The broad coalition signals Ottawa is determined to present a unified front as trade tensions with Washington remain high.
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CBC Politics
Poilievre says Carney has been 'losing, losing, losing' on U.S. trade war
Pierre Poilievre escalated his criticism of Mark Carney's trade strategy Tuesday, arguing the Liberal government has consistently failed to secure meaningful wins against U.S. tariff pressure. The Conservative leader's broadside frames the ongoing trade dispute as a political liability for Carney heading into an increasingly charged economic moment. With both parties vying for credibility on the file, the attack signals trade war management will remain a central battleground in Ottawa.
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