Carney urges ‘Team Canada’ trade approach in calls with other party leaders

Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the need for a cohesive "Team Canada" strategy during discussions with opposition party leaders regarding ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, according to a readout from Prime Minister's Office. The statement highlighted Carney's briefing of the opposition leaders on Canada's new measures in response to the escalating trade war.

NDP Leader Avi Lewis reiterated support for Canada's decision not to accept a "bad deal" during his call with Carney. He called for additional actions to support workers and industries affected by the U.S. economic aggression, including an export tax on critical minerals and energy that the U.S. relies on, as well as enhanced Employment Insurance (EI) support and protection against wage subsidies being misused by employers.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre met with reporters in Windsor prior to his scheduled call with Carney. He pledged to collaborate with the government and other parties to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's "unjustified" tariffs and reiterated calls for the Liberal government to recall Parliament and release the proposed trade deal text. Poilievre also demanded Ottawa develop a new "economic action plan," echoing former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's approach to economic policy.