Trudeau in Philadelphia to push ‘Team Canada’ charm offensive
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Officially Trudeau is in Pennsylvania after accepting an invitation to speak at a the Service Employees International Union quadrennial North American convention.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Philadelphia Tuesday, on his first trip south of the border since his government launched a new “Team Canada” charm offensive in the United States.
Officially he is in Pennsylvania after accepting an invitation to speak at a the Service Employees International Union quadrennial North American convention.
But the trip comes five months after Trudeau dispatched his industry and international trade ministers to lead the new trade strategy with American business leaders, labour unions and state and municipal governments.
The plan comes as Americans are headed toward a pivotal presidential election for both countries.
A potential return to the White House by Donald Trump brings memories of the difficult bilateral relationship during his first term.
He has already promised to introduce a 10 per cent flat import tax on all countries if he wins a second time.
In January, Trudeau acknowledged a second Trump presidency isn’t on Canada’s wish list.
“It wasn’t easy the first time and if there’s a second time, it won’t be easy either,” he said in a speech in Montreal.
It’s a fresh slate, with several new faces taking a seat in Henry Baker Hall to form Regina’s city council for the next four years.
On Tuesday, Prairie Harm Reduction announced it would stay open 24/7 for the next week to offer people a warm safe place until the city’s plan took effect.
The competition watchdog said Wednesday that the ongoing investigation into the Canadian furniture retailers looks at three kinds of marketing practices.
The $7.28 billion budget unveiled by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante includes a promise to increase the city's housing department budget by $100 million over the next three years.
The union representing port supervisors in British Columbia is challenging the legal and constitutional authority of the federal labour minister to order them back to work.
Randy Boissonnault is out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal cabinet after months of controversy surrounding his former business.
A volunteer group has donated $60,000 to KHSC’s KidsInclusive as it winds down after 119 years, ensuring support for children’s care over the next five years.
Queen’s University will install North America’s first carbon-sequestering field turf at Nixon Field, enhancing sustainability while supporting sports and research.
Gerry Lichty, North Frontenac mayor, was elected 2025 Frontenac County warden. He aims to tackle rural challenges, with Bill Saunders as deputy warden.
Quebec Premier François Legault says the Sûreté du Québec, the province's police force, will 'conduct visual investigations at the borders.'
When people pass by the white-pillared Beaverbrook Art Gallery starting this weekend, they will be greeted by one of Fredericton's most famous sculptures.