Mark Carney's Trade Strategy

The council includes a diverse group of political veterans, union leaders, and finance titans, including former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole and Unifor President Lana Payne.

Carney's government is also introducing legislation to establish sovereign space launch capabilities, further asserting Canadian independence.

However, the Prime Minister has faced domestic criticism from opposition leader Pierre Poilievre over claims regarding national affordability.

The trade talks are expected to be 'bumpy' as Canada navigates residual U.S. tariffs and new security concerns regarding Chinese technology.