Canada-U.S. Commission Kicks Off

0:00A new commission is kicking off to shape the future of Canada, US ties, led by McGill University and Johns Hopkins University. It's co-chair by Lisa Raite, the former conservative cabinet minister from Canada, and Jane Harmon, ex-US congresswoman, they're teaming up with the Center for International Governance Innovation to pull in top leaders and experts from both sides. This group aims to map out deeper cooperation on big issues like trade, energy, critical minerals, defense, and tech. With borders that tight and economy so linked, they're looking at ways to lock in long-term wins for everyone involved. Folks on both sides of the border see this as timely, especially with global shifts testing old alliances. Raite and Harmon bring real heavyweight experience. She's navigated Canadian politics, he's tackled US security briefs, so expect sharp insights into keeping North America strong. Over the next year and a half, they'll meet in spots like Ottawa, Baltimore, Montreal, and Washington. Kicks off May 1st in DC, then May 27th in Ottawa, with the full commissioner list dropping soon.

1:05Final report lands late, 2027. As these talks roll, it'll be key to watch how they turn ideas into action, keeping our shared neighborhood thriving. Canada news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.