Prime Minister Carney Convenes Business Leaders Over U.S. Trade Concerns
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The Prime Minister's Office reports meetings with executives from 23 companies, including RBC and Enbridge, as the government seeks industry perspectives on trade volatility.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has held meetings with a group of business leaders from various sectors to address the state of Canada's trade relationship with the United States, as CityNews Toronto first reported.
In a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office, the government noted that the discussions focused on recent developments regarding the trade file. The office stated that the meetings were intended to outline government priorities for driving investment and economic growth within Canada. As part of the dialogue, industry leaders were invited to provide perspectives specific to their respective sectors.
CityNews Toronto reports that 23 companies participated in the meetings. Among the identified attendees were major corporate entities including RBC, Enbridge, Bell Canada, Bombardier, CN Rail, Suncor, and Nutrien.
Concurrent with these trade discussions, the Prime Minister has announced a leadership change at Invest in Canada. Dominic Barton has been named the new chair of the organization, taking over the role from outgoing CEO Laurel Broten, who previously served as a minister in the Ontario cabinet.