Holt says premiers are united on Trump's tariff threat amid Trudeau turmoil
Premiers met to discuss strategy as Chrystia Freeland resigned from federal cabinet
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt took part in another premiers' meeting on Monday, a day of upheaval for the federal government.
The premiers' latest meeting on the Canadian response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canada, came on the same day as the shock resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland from the federal cabinet.
"More than ever, the premiers see the need to provide the kind of stable leadership that Canada needs right now in the face of a serious threat to Canadians, Canadians' jobs, our economy and our well-being," Holt said in an interview with CBC News as she was leaving Toronto after the premiers' meeting.
"And so we are. We all agree that we have to."
Hold said the premiers would work together to demonstrate Canada's commitment to NATO, the integrated economies between both countries, and how the tariffs would hurt both sides of the border.
It was announced late Monday afternoon that Dominic LeBlanc, a federal minister from New Brunswick, will replace Freeland as finance minister.
The premiers meeting in Toronto on Monday came at the same time as
Chrystia Freeland resigned from the federal cabinet. (Sean
Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)
"It certainly would be great to have somebody who understands New Brunswick so well in that critical role," Holt said of LeBlanc.
"And really what we're looking for right now is to have a strong and stable negotiator to be leading the charge to demonstrate to the Trump administration why these tariffs are a really bad idea for Americans and Canadians and how there's a better path forward that we can do together."
LeBlanc was part of the group that went to Florida with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently to meet with Trump to discuss his tariff threat, but Holt said that meeting was only discussed briefly at Monday's premiers' meeting.
On a day when all federal opposition leaders called for Trudeau's resignation, Holt did not directly answer whether she still had faith in the prime minister to negotiate with Trump given the turmoil, but again the Liberal premier emphasized the strength of the premiers' group.
"I think what I have a lot of confidence in right now is the strength of Canada's premiers and the Council of Federation table," Holt said.
"And we are looking for the federal government to ensure that we have someone in place to co-ordinate and lead these negotiations who we know is gonna be there. And maybe it's away from some of the distractions of the moment in Ottawa."
Holt said it is important now to have "strong, aligned" premiers.
Dominic
LeBlanc, far left, was part of Trudeau's trip to Florida last month to
meet with Trump. It was announced Monday that LeBlanc was replacing
Freeland as finance minister. (@DaveMcCormickPA/X)
"Each of us has a stable mandate in our own provinces and a firm commitment to work together as a team for Canada."
After the meeting, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told reporters that her government will have dedicated teams of law enforcement to "augment" federal border authorities near the U.S. border in Alberta to search for drugs.
When asked if New Brunswick was considering anything similar, Holt said the province already has trouble filling RCMP and policing vacancies and would consider using some peace officers to support federal border agents. But she said that it's really a federal responsibility.
Holt said the premiers all agree on a multi-pronged strategy, which includes upping border security as well as preparing for the worst if Trump does implement tariffs regardless. Holt previously said everything was on the table.
"Lots of willingness to listen to each other, to compromise, to find solutions we could all get behind. And so there was lots of differences around the table, but folks who could find a way forward through different points of view."
The Eastern Premiers and New England Governors group met last week, Holt said, and there were positive conversations.
"What we heard from those governors was that they see how hurtful this could be to the American economy and they have concerns, Republican and Democrat governors alike, have concerns about the negative impact on Americans and on their states," Holt said.
But premiers are still waiting to hear details on how the federal government plans to increase border security, which she said had been expected in the delayed financial statement Monday.
The federal government's fall economic statement was delayed by hours on Monday after Freeland resigned, but it was ultimately tabled late in the afternoon.
The document signals that the government is willing to spend more on the Canada Border Services Agency, the RCMP, Public Safety Canada and the Communications Security Establishment, but it's light on details about how that money will be spent.
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When the Eastern Premiers and New England Governors group met last week I wonder if my name came up
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Lynette Browne
"The federal government says it will unveil details later today about how it intends to spend $1.3 billion to secure the Canada-U.S. border as it tries to allay president-elect Donald Trump's concerns."
For the Don's on this article.....
David Amos
Reply to Lynette Browne
This is your version of moving on?
Reply to Lynette Browne
Honestly, I don’t think that 1.3 billion is enough.
Reply to Lynette Browne
Wild how slow this government is, they still wouldnt be calling for life boats on the titanic.
Reply to Brian McHomen
I'm curious why we are still thinking we have to deal with the inefficiencies of the US CBP agents. If they can't do their job, why is it our responsibility? Trump tried the same tactic w/ Mexico the last term, saying they would pay for the wall. Mexico said no.
Reply to David Amos
Handily the article popped up right on cue.
You?
Reply to Lynette Browne
I think both sides of the border need to be tightened up. As they complain about our side, it’s also a fact that we see the majority of our drug problem and illegal guns entering our country from the US
Reply to Brian McHomen
Yes, I agree with the fact we also have leaky borders. but, that is not the motivation of Trump's bully tactics.
It was reported CBP officers were transferred down to the southern border instead of hring more officers, leaving those on the northern border to be "swamped", according to the report.
So, again, why are we having to deal with their issues. Smith is spending $29 million, in part to stop illegal stuff going into the US.
Reply to Lynette Browne
what do you think our his motivations?
LeBlanc
Minister of Everything
Reply to Dave Sellers
Reply to Dave Sellers
JT puppet to the end
Reply to Gordon MacFarlane
No, 23's last friend.
Reply to Dave Sellers
Perhaps it will be his job to put the lid down on this govt and flush
David Amos
Reply to Gordon MacFarlane
Bingo
Rose tinted glasses are popular with the Trump crowd!
Reply to Walter Vrbetic
Off topic..
Walter Vrbetic
Reply to Dave Sellers
Topic is tariffs... comment is, ready for it... tariff related!
Walter Vrbetic
Reply to Dave Sellers
'"What we heard from those governors was that they see how hurtful this could be to the American economy and they have concerns, Republican and Democrat governors alike, have concerns about the negative impact on Americans and on their states," Holt said.'
Reply to Dave Sellers
Nope. On topic, article is about US tariffs.
Lynette Browne
Reply to Walter Vrbetic
He picks the right crew to keep his orange glow :)
David Amos
Reply to Eric Hamilton
I concur
Reply to Lynette Browne
But does he glow in the dark?
Lynette Browne
Reply to Walter Vrbetic
He would not be my choice of a person to be in a dark room with.
I'm afraid Canada is NOT united.
Reply to Jimmy Cochrane
Well, on this important issue we are. And, prior to yesterday's chaos, the premiers had already met with Trudeau who presented them a plan (that was supposed to be discussed publically yesterday). But, well, we all know what happened instead......
Reply to Jimmy Cochrane
I'm afraid we're lacking a leader.
But it's Trumps fault isn't it ?
Reply to Jimmy Cochrane
I guess some see it that way, but we've actually been in this sad situation for about 3 years or so.
Reply to Lynette Browne
Correction. The premiers are lacking an actual plan. That's what they were asking for yesterday (take the time to listen to what they actually had to say). Empty words are worthless when we need a real action plan that includes timely and appropriate steps to address what needs to be done, now.
Reply to Don Corey
Again, they met with the PM in the past few weeks twice, and were presetned a plan.
What part is difficult to understand? Smith mentioned it in her power play interview last week.
Reply to Jimmy Cochrane
Voters of Canada's fault.
Reply to Lynette Browne
Again, the "plan" was simply "words". The premiers want a real action plan.
What part of this are you unable to understand? Do you not read what you don't like to be told?
Reply to Lynette Browne
Did you not read this in the article?
"But premiers are still waiting to hear details on how the federal government plans to increase border security, which she said had been expected in the delayed financial statement Monday."
It's now been confirmed that the sad excuse for a financial statement (that was eventually released) contained some funding but absolutely no details, and certainly no action plan.
Reply to Don Corey
And, again, a plan was shown to the premiers last week. This has been acknowledged by the premiers. What part do you not get.
Anyway, moving on.
Yes..why don't you?
Reply to Lynette Browne
Again, words do not make a plan. You're totally avoiding the reality of the situation while the governor continues to remain in hiding.
Lynette Browne
Reply to Don Corey
What governor of what state is in hiding now? I thought you said you lived in Canada and this article is about Canadian politicians.
Lynette Browne
Reply to Dave Sellers
Another monontonous deflection.
If you call the federal government to team Canada coach?
How is it that the players (Provinces) are more in tune than the coach?
Trump is laughing at Trudeau, and Team Canada.
Reply to John Charlton
Trudeau had already met with the premiers twice in the past few weeks and had a proposed a plan that he ran by them, which they were basically in agreement with, according to the ds power play interview. He was going to present it yesterday, but...well...we know what happened instead.
Reply to John Charlton
There'll never be a true Team Canada until we get a new coach, and the sooner the better.
Reply to Lynette Browne
Read the article and listen to what he premiers said yesterday. They want a real action plan with details; not more empty words.
Lynette Browne
Reply to Don Corey
Nowhere in the article does it say the premiers think Trudeau is empty on words when it comes to this important issue.
Don Corey
Reply to Lynette Browne
To repeat, listen to what the premiers had to say yesterday.
Lynette Browne
Reply to Don Corey
I did and I am repeating to you the same as my previous reply.
Bobby Richards
Reply to John Charlton
We are in a very sad time but hopefully it improves soon.
David Amos
Reply to Bobby Richards
What have you done to make things better?
Reply to David Amos
I was a long time volunteer for the PC party. Knocked on thousands of doors, put up and dropped off hundreds of signs, was a driver, set up chairs, made phone calls. I attended riding association meetings. But all that ended around 2022 for me when Higgs caused his own supporters to hate each other. Rather than picking a side I chose to walk away.
Reply to David Amos
I never got as involved federally. Now I'm disillusioned with the whole process and I don't believe it's ever going back to people working together despite their differences. Now it's about the team winning at all costs.
Reply to David Amos
I know you ran Independent and that is commendable but that is not one of my talents to run. I'm better used in a support role. I have no problem with anyone voting for any party but it seems like more and more people do.
David Amos
Reply to Bobby Richards
Why did you post those things on June 6th?
Don Corey
Interesting Globe and Mail headline "Freeland latest woman to exit cabinet, as others question Trudeau's feminist credentials".
I doubt that the last part comes as a surprise to anyone actually paying attention.
David Amos
Reply to Don Corey
Feminists have lost a hero
Reply to David Amos
It was all an act, and a good one. Seems like the curtain is on the way down though.
Reply to Don Corey
He will win them back in a heartbeat
Don Corey
Dominic's tenure as our country's Finance Minister will be a short one, thankfully.
Reply to Don Corey
It seems you're expressing a strong opinion about Dominic LeBlanc's role as Canada's Finance Minister.
Reply to Archie Mac
Is that not allowed?
Don Corey
Reply to Archie Mac
Nice to know that you can actually read.
Reply to Don Corey
Dominic will do anything he is told.
Reply to Don Corey
$62 billion deficit for this fiscal, we will be decades digging out of the mess this gov't created.
Reply to Ronald Miller
True, he's he only one the governor could find yesterday to fit that bill.
Reply to Ronald Miller
Yeah, they exceeded that $40 billion deficit target by more than 50%; typical from the most incompetent federal government in our history.
This is another fiasco that received very little coverage yesterday because of the infamous circus events.
Reply to Don Corey
We don't have governors in this country. Are you in the US still?
Reply to Lynette Browne
Are you not keeping up with the news?
I'm as Canadian as it gets.
Reply to Don Corey
I don't give oxygen to the Trump snarky bullying rhetoric.
So, you have no idea we do not have governors here then? Interesting.
Reply to Lynette Browne
Yeah, I know, you're just doing what you're paid to do.
I'm simply here telling it the way I see it.
Reply to Don Corey
Then why choose to mis inform?
Paid to do? Who is paying me? What insight do you have about my income that I don't?
Reply to Lynette Browne
What is a Governor General?
David Amos
Reply to Archie Mac
I am not permitted to express my a strong opinions of him and his cohorts
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David Amos
Reply to Lynette Browne
Its a joke
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Don Corey
Reply to Lynette Browne
Exactly what misinformation have I provided? Is that the word you use for whenever you desire to avoid accepting/acknowledging actual facts?
David Amos
Reply to Lynette Browne
NO WAY I am giving oxygen to a bully
Reply to Don Corey
Please reread the thread, then circle back.
Reply to Lynette Browne
No need I know when I have been insulted by a Trudeau supporter
Reply to David Amos
Was my previous reply directed at you?
I agree with the Premiers two major points, the Canadian federal government should pay it’s full promised 2% of GDP to NATO and increase boarder security.
Reply to Randy Dumont
NATO.......you mean usa.........if they stop thinking they should be allowed everywhere and be in charge maybe it woulnt be 2%
Reply to Dan Lee
We need the 2% and more just to provide some degree of protection for #1 (that's our country); from sea to sea to sea.
David Amos
Reply to Randy Dumont
I think we should leave NATO
Apparently DeeDee Smith didn't get the message, as it's ship ship ship those tarsands to the US as usual.
Reply to Wanderlustus
The debate around transporting tar sands oil, especially from Canada to the U.S., often involves complex political, environmental, and economic considerations. Advocates for these projects typically highlight economic benefits, such as job creation and energy security, while opponents raise concerns about the environmental impact, such as the contribution to climate change and the risks of pipeline spills.
Could you provide more context or details about the situation you're referring to?
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Cut and paste much?
Ford is doing a great job, the other premiers have more faith in him than the PM and his circus.
David Amos
Reply to Ted DiBlase
Yea but many folks have no faith in any of the premiers thats why they don't vote
Many in the team are bailing and there is turmoil within the caucus but the leader stills thinks he is right and the others are wrong.
This sounds exactly like the Higgs govt and we all know how that turned out.
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Reply to Bobby Richards
They might as well just hand over the keys now. It would have been the smart move if the party kept their mouths shut, find and promote the replacement, and then elect a new leader in the spring. Not very bright if the leader had said a year ago "oh, yeah, I intend to quit".
Reply to Bobby Richards
The difference is the current PM is screwing up everything and hurting the majority with no benefits as opposed to our premier who was still greatly benefitting the majority with issues only being with very small minorities, huge difference.
Reply to Ronald Miller
Online spaces can sometimes foster an environment where people are more focused on winning arguments rather than engaging in constructive dialogue because that person lacks those dialogue skills.
Reply to Archie Mac
I will not argue with you, you speak from experience.
Reply to Ronald Miller
Clearly
Trump's characterisation of Canada as the fifty-first state has only crystallised the fair-minded Canadians' unity against him.
David Amos
Reply to Albert Calleros
I suspect must of us laughed at the silly joke
There is absolutely no doubt that most fair-minded Canadians MUST remain extraordinarily vigilant in the collective defence of their country's governmental institutions, particularly amidst the ever-escalating onslaught of a menacingly far-right political nightmare that is now on the verge of becoming reality throughout the United States in slightly less than five weeks.
Reply to Albert Calleros
You sound worried about JT lol.
Reply to Albert Calleros
He is trolling you and you are taking the bait. Never going to happen.
Reply to Ted DiBlase
Of course
Trump , like most world leaders , probably sees the Canadian P M as a complete joke ; so hopefully the Premiers are speaking for Canada . Probably wise if Holt would give Irving a call , and see if they have anyone who can negotiate with Trump on the behalf of N.B.ers as Holt is in way over her head .
Ronald Miller
Reply to Matt Steele
An Irving lawyer should be negotiating on behalf of NB
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Reply to Ronald Miller
When I respond, it’s always from this one "voice" designed to assist with any questions or tasks you have.
Could you clarify what you mean by "shadow" making an appearance? I'd love to help if you're referring to something else!
Reply to Archie Mac
Help yourself, the rest should all fall in line on its own.
David Amos
Reply to Archie Mac
Please explain "voice" designed to assist
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Are either you Ronald Miller?
Would be terrible if Canada put tariffs on more U.S goods coming into Canada. Then us Canadian customers would have to pay more stuff in a already very high inflation nation
David Webb
Reply to Denis van humbeck
Considering we already need to cough up nearly 40% exchange because of the devaluation of our dollar, and likely to go even lower because of federal policies, it isn't going to be pretty. It will take at least two decades for Canada to recover, assuming the liberals stay out of power. Longer if they don't change their trying to all things to all people, by spending wildly.
Reply to Denis van humbeck
Yup
Legault is more concerned about religion.
Reply to Denis van humbeck
Legault is more concerned about Legault
Reply to David Amos
Yep.
Suddenly Freeland is a hero to some?...shes been the worst Finance minister in history...not to mention the inappropriate tweets criticizing foreign governments that just happen to be major buyers of Western Canadian products....how short a memory's do you have?...
Allan Marven
Reply to Albalita Star
Not to me. More like Pence to Trump. She should have seen it coming.
Reply to Albalita Star
She's pretty bad. Remember how she bragged about not owning a vehicle then got caught for speeding the next month?
"I walk, I take the subway. My kids walk and ride their bikes and take the subway — it's actually healthier for our family."
Chrystia Freeland was fined $273 for going 132 km/h on an Alberta highway
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/chyrstia-freeland-fined-speeding-1.6944532
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I had some questions about that
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2023/08/federal-finance-minister-who-does-not.html
Reply to Albalita Star
I had no respect for her before she got a seat on the gravy train
We are in for a tough fight and the country isn’t ready for it. We have the worst Prime Minister in post-WW2 Canadian history in terms of the rise in inequality; in terms of the decline of real incomes; in terms of economic growth; and in terms of job growth outside the bureaucracy. Strangely enough he has been the best Prime Minister for the oligarchs and cartels with record profits and toothless requirements for mergers. No wonder all they have left to peddle is fear.
Reply to Bob Cobb
Don`t forget crime up 50%.
David Amos
Reply to Bob Cobb
Peddling fear is lucrative
Liking the Team Canada approach the Premies have going. I don’t see any election federally happening until March so I hope it’s good enough
Allan Marven
Reply to Brian McHomen
It's already too late
David Amos
Reply to Brian McHomen
Trump is just blowing hot air
Minor squabbles between elites won't affect your wait time for food banks
David Amos
Reply to Luc Newsome
I disagree
Canadians are almost completely united against JT, even Freeland now joined the vast majority.
David Amos
Reply to Kevin Broussard
Sunny days are over and the fair weather friends are splitting
tRump should mind his own business
Reply to Fred Emmersen Turner
So should J te
David Amos
Reply to Fred Emmersen Turner
I concur
I wish one of them could run a healthcare system
Reply to james bolt
They are all part of the the ineffective and underfunded “ canada national healthcare program “
David Amos
Reply to james bolt
Me too
I don't think Trump knows what he's biting off with his threats.
Reply to ralph jacobs
Almost certain he doesn't care
Reply to ralph jacobs
LOLOL. Shaking in his boots.
Reply to ralph jacobs
Of course he does.
David Amos
Reply to james bolt
I know he does not
The " credit card bill " has arrived , and no one wants to take the blame for the huge blunders that took place and cost Canadian taxpayers billions ! .
Reply to Lou Bell
It never stops growing
Reply to Lou Bell
Singh has taken credit for most of this debt. he thinks it's a- ok.
Reply to Tom
Everyone on the left thinks debt is okay as long as they get their hand outs.
Reply to Ted DiBlase
Define "the left".
Reply to Ryder Pures
Opposite of "The Right"
Lou Bell
Cowtowing to Quebec is not what NBers expect from NB's highest ranking member of the Trudeau Liberals . He and his party have surely let NB down tremendously with their denial of the Transeast Pipeline and complete lack of assisting in any way in the development of all and any resources in resource rich NB , all the while assisting in the export of jobs and money to elsewhere , not only in Canada , but also in North America and the world .
David Amos
Reply to Lou Bell
Cowtowing to Quebec is his forte
Canada needs to run like Norway. We could learn a lot good lessons from Norway.
Reply to Denis van humbeck
I completely agree. They used Lougheeds plan as a template. Too bad the provincial leaders that came after him, basically defunded the Heritage Fund, so it does not function as it was meant to. Or Alberta would be sitting on a huge surplus. On his death bed, he did the math, and the fund should have been at about $200 billion. Instead it is around $18-20 billion today.
Reply to Denis van humbeck
True
Don Corey
It's very obvious that our Canadian premiers are certainly far more united than the governor and his cabinet.
David Amos
Reply to Don Corey
Ain't that special?
Where’s Justine?
Shawn Tabor
Reply to Jimmy Cochrane
In Ottawa, dealing with the stuff that him and a bunch of others caused.
Don Corey
He is the #1 reason behind today's circus in Ottawa.
Shawn Tabor
Reply to Don Corey
So true. Time for him and a few others to go.
David Amos
Reply to Don Corey
I played my part too
Don Corey
Reply to David Amos
I have no doubt about that.
Don Corey
Reply to Jimmy Cochrane
All I said was Justine was digging a foxy hole and it got zapped.
David Amos
Reply to Don Corey
Tut Tut Tut
Allan Marven
Canada /U. S border flooded with U. S. Christmas shoppers headed here. U.S. Dollar worth $1.40, and no more gst. Nice to be an american christmas shopper in canada. Good job team LPC.
Shawn Tabor
Reply to Allan Marven
Absolutely crazy.
Ted DiBlase
Reply to Allan Marven
Good think they are carrying us.
David Amos
Reply to Allan Marven
I bet more of us shop down there
David Amos
Reply to Shawn Tabor
I explained to you how crazy things were when we crossed the border 20 years ago Correct?
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