North premiers press unity on tariffs with Alaska visit
Yukon Premier Rani Pillai reported a DC trip with 12 other premiers to meet Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski and Representative Nick Begich. They pressed to curb proposed tariffs, stressed Arctic security and Indigenous-led economies, and said White House advisers would carry their message to the president.
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Report warns border rhetoric could slow Canada U S trade
A February 2024 diplomatic memo, released under Access to Information, warned that negative talk of a northern border crisis could erode Canada's image as a secure neighbour and hurt trade and travel with the United States. It notes widespread GOP mentions, calls for walls, and a need to counter misrepresented facts while outlining recent security investments.
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LGBTQ group to skip U S forum over border gender concerns
Egale Canada will boycotts travel to the United States and will not attend a United Nations event citing risks for LGBTQ staff and members at the border under the Trump administration. Helen Kennedy says policies targeting gender diverse people prompted the decision. CBP notes travelers must use correct documents and pass as before.
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