Trade top of mind as Canada’s premiers are set to hold three-day meeting in Ontario
HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 20 – Premiers focus on countering U.S. tariffs by promoting interprovincial trade reforms and accelerating infrastructure and energy projects, with $200 billion annual trade obstacle costs cited.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford, hosting the meeting of Canada's premiers, said protecting national interests against potential U.S. tariffs will be top priority.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants to address the tariff threat and increase interprovincial trade, including a study of new pipelines with Ontario.
- Premiers will also discuss emergency management, energy security, sovereignty, health, and public safety, with talks involving Indigenous leaders on the first day.
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Trade Top of Mind as Canada’s Premiers Are Set to Hold Three-Day Meeting in Ontario
Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country’s premiers arrive in Ontario’s cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations. The premiers’ summer gathering in Muskoka will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks with the United States are expected to intensify. Most of what the premiers are likely to discuss stems from U.S. President…
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