Strengthening Canada’s Trading Relationships: Is Diversifying Away From the U.S. Realistic?

This week’s episode is a recording of a panel Jennifer moderated at the IRPP’s recent conference on industrial policy. The panel featured Patricia Goff, professor in the Department of Political Science at Wilfrid Laurier University and at the Balsillie School of International Affairs; Matthew Holmes, executive vice-president (international) and chief of public policy for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce; and Steve Verheul, a member of the Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. relations and Canada’s former chief trade negotiator. Their conversation touched on topics including the state of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, opportunities for enhancing trade in Europe, Latin America and other regions, and how to help Canadian businesses expand their horizons outside the hemisphere. Tune in to hear how strategic industrial policy can help Canada diversify both its trading partners and its exports.