Canada forms advisory council for CUSMA trade review

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new advisory council to guide Canada's position in the upcoming mandatory review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The bipartisan panel includes former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, former cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, former Quebec premier Jean Charest, Unifor president Lana Payne, and former UK High Commissioner Ralph Goodale. Carney declared that Canada will not make additional concessions to Washington, stating the US cannot dictate terms during the review process. The council represents a united Canadian front as critical trade negotiations approach this summer.