Carney meets business leaders, PMO says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with leaders from 23 major companies to discuss trade relations with the U.S. and strategies for economic growth. The meeting also coincided with the appointment of Dominic Barton as the new chair of Invest in Canada.
Why it matters
This meeting signals a strategic shift in Canadian economic policy and trade diplomacy under the new administration.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with a number of business leaders across different sectors to discuss Canada’s trade relationship with the U.S. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office says the meeting covered recent developments on the file and the government’s priorities to spur economic growth and investment in Canada. The statement says attendees were also invited to share perspectives from their respective industries.
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