A fundamental shift in a long-standing relationship

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Dear friends,

Saturday’s decision by the United States to impose tariffs on Canada has shattered a long-standing relationship built on trust, friendship and reliability.

I am saddened by this, as I expect you are too.

As we adjust to this new uncertainty, now is the time for Canada to take action. There is much within our control that we can do right now to strengthen our economy for the long-term.

You can read more in the statement we released on Saturday.

My colleague Robert Asselin goes into greater detail in an op-ed published last week in the Globe and Mail.

Our country is facing difficult days ahead but I know that Canadians have the resilience, ingenuity and drive to act with urgency and determination.

Kind regards,

Goldy Hyder
President and CEO
Business Council of Canada