Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized that only the federal government is authorized to negotiate trade deals with the United States, following multiple trips to Washington by Conservative MP Jamil Jivani and colleagues.
Carney downplayed the significance of these opposition visits, stating that while relationships are important, official negotiations remain the government's responsibility. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre argued that Canada should leverage all available relationships to secure favorable trade outcomes. The visits come at a time of heightened attention to Canada-U.S. trade relations, but Carney insists that parallel efforts by opposition MPs do not alter the official negotiation process.
The situation highlights political tensions over who should represent Canada in critical international discussions.
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Honestly, I think Carney is right to reinforce that trade negotiations should be handled by the federal government, not random opposition MPs freelancing in Washington. Having a unified, democratically accountable voice is key to protecting Canadian workers and ensuring deals actually reflect our values—not just corporate interests. These Conservative side-trips just look like political theatre meant to undermine public trust in the process.
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Carney says there's only 'one negotiator' with the U.S. after Conservative MP's latest trip to Washington
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