… first, the trade negotiations with the U.S. as you know, we're seeking the best deal for Canadians. We have not yet reached that deal. Negotiations will continue until we do. Minister Leblanc and senior officials will remain in Washington in pursuit of that goal [of reaching a trade deal]. The focus of our meeting was really the Middle East. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable and it's rapidly deteriorating. (00:53–01:00)
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Asserts that Minister Leblanc and senior officials will stay in Washington to negotiate a trade deal.
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