Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has established an 18-member Council on U.S. Relations to support him in dealing with the incoming U.S. administration.
The council includes former premiers, business leaders, and policy experts. Here is a list of the members:
Jean Charest - Former Quebec Premier (Liberal)
Rachel Notley - Former Alberta Premier (NDP)
Stephen McNeil - Former Nova Scotia Premier (Liberal)
Brian Topp - Former Chief of Staff to Rachel Notley
David MacNaughton - Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States
Steve Verheul - Former Chief Trade Negotiator for CUSMA
Jody Thomas - Former National Security and Intelligence Adviser
Senator Hassan Yussuff
Kirsten Hillman - Current Canadian Ambassador to the United States
Flavio Volpe - Head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association
Tabatha Bull - President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Martin Caron - President of Quebec's farmers' union
Lana Payne - National President of Unifor
Tim Gitzel - CEO of Cameco (uranium company)
Linda Hasenfratz - CEO of Linamar (manufacturing company)
Shahrzad Rafati - CEO of RHEI (marketing company)
Arlene Dickinson - Entrepreneur and TV personality from "Dragons' Den"
Wes Hall - Entrepreneur and TV personality from "Dragons' Den"
This diverse group of individuals brings expertise from various sectors, including politics, diplomacy, trade, business, and labor unions. The council's primary purpose is to support the Prime Minister and Cabinet in navigating the Canada-U.S. relationship, particularly in light of potential challenges posed by the incoming U.S. administration.
I posted this here on May 7 and thought it was done "Went to public library to do my census and consistent with the luck I have got the long form. About 70 WOKE questions and questions that are none of their business IMHO as they don't care about real Canadians. I just filled out the number of residents as it is starred and then just kept hitting next until the end. Had a 15 minute timer and it took me 15 minutes. Could leave comments but by then out of time and patience. 🤮"
Imagine my surprise when a census worker showed up at my door yesterday because I hadn't done. She knew I had the long form and had it with her for us to complete and I told her when and where I filled out, even approximate time of day, and she asked for confirmation code so went to work trying to find. When you are rushed naturally can't find so said that I couldn't find. Found as soon as she got back to her car and showed her before she drove off. I can't hate this country enough as I know that because I only ...
