Carney's New Advisory Committee for CUSMA Review

0:00It's April 21st. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Prime Minister Mark Carney just dropped a new advisory committee to lock in the best deal for Canada ahead of this summer's big review of the Canada United States Mexico Agreement, or CUSMA. It's got 24 heavy hitters from business, unions, politics, and key industries all set to guide the government through talks with the U.S. and Mexico. The groups chaired by Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and it pulls in diverse voices like tech resources, President Jonathan Price, 1-4-Headlana, Payne, CN Rail's Tracy Robinson, and even former politicians, such as Joan Charest and Aaron O'Toole. Carney called it a solid mix of union leaders, industry pros, and finance CEOs. This move keeps Canada plugged into real-world views from those sectors, boosting outreach and strengthening our economic ties with the U.S., especially on security fronts. Officials say it'll help shape a fresh relationship south of the border.

1:05They kick off their first meeting on April 27, right before the CUSMA review fires up on July 1st, where all three countries decide on. Renewal. Without full agreement, expect yearly check-ins until the deal sunsets in 2036, though the U.S. trade rep already signaled slim odds of. Sorting issues by summer start. Canada is playing the long game to come out ahead.