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Or sign-in if you have an account.Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy Dominic LeBlanc arrives to a Liberal caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 27, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable/PostmediaThe office of Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc stressed the importance of “maintaining the highly integrated North American energy market” ahead of talks in Washington with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorLeBlanc and Janice Charette, Canada’s chief negotiator to the U.S., are scheduled to meet Greer on Tuesday before returning to Ottawa the same day. The trip comes as pressure builds on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to show Canada is still engaged with the US on trade.U.S. and Mexican negotiators began formal talks last week on potential changes to the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, but no date has been set for Canada’s bilateral talks with Washington. Greer faces a Monday deadline to notify Congress of U.S. intentions for the agreement, one month before the July 1 review date.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againOn Monday, LeBlanc and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson met with leaders from Canada’s oil and gas sector, according to a government readout. Discussions centered on preserving the tightly linked energy market “that supports jobs, economic growth and energy security on both sides of the border.”Companies that participated included Imperial Oil Ltd., Irving Oil Corp., TC Energy Corp., Enbridge Inc. and South Bow Corp. About 90 per cent of Canada’s crude exports went to the U.S. last year, even after the expansion of a west-coast pipeline in 2024 enabled a surge in shipments to China. Canada is seeking to grow energy exports to Asia and has pledged support for Alberta’s proposal for a new conduit to British Columbia tidewater.Despite trade tensions that have slowed some cross-border shipments, Canadian energy firms still see opportunity in the U.S. Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump authorized the proposed Bridger pipeline expansion, which would move some 550,000 barrels of oil a day from Alberta to Wyoming.“Both ministers emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between governments and industries ahead of the joint review,” the readout said.Firms pointed to opportunities for Canada and the U.S. to build on their longstanding energy partnership to support competitiveness across North America, the readout said. They also outlined priorities for the CUSMA review, including maintaining preferential access for Canadian energy, modernizing rules to reduce administrative burdens, improving border efficiency and ensuring regulatory certainty for businesses.Last week, Carney urged closer cooperation with the Trump administration on aluminum, auto manufacturing and critical minerals. “Canada Strong will help make America great again,” he told the Economic Club of New York, adding that Canada has made “specific practical proposals” to Washington. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.