US EditionConservative MP Jamil Jivani’s Washington trip faces skepticism in Ottawa
Jivani meets U.S. officials and business leaders to address tariffs and GM plant layoffs, urging urgent collaboration on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.
- Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has travelled to Washington, D.C., this week to advocate for Canada‑U.S. relations after multiple unsuccessful emails to the Liberal front bench and will attend the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday.
- Jivani's outreach began with emails dated Dec. 14 through Feb. 2 that included four offers to collaborate with Liberals; the Prime Minister's Office did not address this, and Dominic LeBlanc's staff has yet to set a meeting.
- Jivani plans to meet with General Motors representatives and other industry leaders while confirming contacts throughout the week, citing last week's layoffs of 1,200 workers at the Oshawa plant.
- The Prime Minister's Office responded that `The bottom line is that we will always put the needs of Canadian workers and industries first,` and Prime Minister Mark Carney noted LeBlanc briefed Jivani before his departure.
- His outreach comes as messages focus on the imperiled free trade deal and note U.S. President Donald Trump has recently said `America doesn't need it`; Jivani said he is confirming meetings throughout the week and shared insights with Kirsten Hillman, Canada's outgoing ambassador to the U.S.
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Conservative MP Jamil Jivani's Washington trip faces skepticism in Ottawa
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