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Prime Minister speaks with premiers on negotiations toward a renewed North American Free Trade Agreement

August 30, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke today with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the status of negotiations with the United States (U.S.) and Mexico toward a renewed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland; the Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade, Dominic LeBlanc; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations), Andrew Leslie; and Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, David MacNaughton, also participated on the call.

The Prime Minister discussed with premiers the ongoing negotiations, and indicated that the federal government remains committed to ensuring that any agreement is in the best interests of Canadians.

The Prime Minister thanked the premiers for their ongoing advocacy that emphasizes the mutual benefits of the Canada-U.S. trading relationship. Premiers noted their ongoing support and agreed that it was important for negotiations to focus on ensuring any agreement reached is good for Canada and for Canadians.

Itinerary for Friday, August 31, 2018

August 30, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

Note: All times local

Oshawa, Ontario

10:00 a.m. The Prime Minister will tour the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Automotive Centre of Excellence. Remarks and a media availability will follow. 

University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Automotive Centre of Excellence
2000 Simcoe Street North

Notes for media:

• Photo opportunity of the tour
• Open coverage of remarks and media availability
• Media should arrive no later than 9:15 a.m.