Dominic LeBlanc: “If the prime minister concludes at some point that there’s a deal possible that protects the sovereignty of our country…”

Our core focus is on what we can control: building strength at home, diversifying our partnerships abroad, and building Canada strong for all Canadians.

We look forward to further constructive U.S. clarifications on their other positions which would create the possibility of a mutually beneficial trade agreement that respects Canadian sovereignty.

I'm very, very confident that these decisions, if it's in a referendum or if it's in an election, are made by Canadians who go to polling stations and cast their ballots.

We told them that, for us, that was non-negotiable.