CBC News has the story.
Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew about his province's ban on USA alcohol on store shelves and how he thinks Canada should approach negotiations. Plus, Jean Charest and Ralph Goodale, members of the federal government's Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations, talk about the current state of the negotiations and how the council will help in getting a deal.
Chapters:
00:00 Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew
10:50 Jean Charest
19:32 Ralph Goodale
This sounds like a really important discussion – it's refreshing to see leaders taking a firm stance on trade tensions. Wab Kinew's approach of banning U.S. alcohol and pushing for a balanced negotiation definitely shows Manitoba is ready to stand its ground. Having voices like Jean Charest and Ralph Goodale on the advisory committee adds a lot of weight to the federal strategy too. It's a tough situation, but it's good to see Canada being proactive rather than reactive. And if you need a break from all the serious news, you can always check out casumo for a bit of fun.
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