Premiers request urgent meeting with Trudeau before Trump inauguration

Canada's premiers are requesting an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump. They aim to discuss trade, border security, and energy issues. Premier Doug Ford, leading the Council of the Federation, emphasized the need for a "Team Canada" approach. He also seeks clarity on the upcoming review of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 2026. A federal cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations, reinstated earlier this month, met today to address these concerns.