Dominic LeBlanc

If the prime minister concludes at some point that there’s a deal possible that protects the sovereignty of our country, that would be in the economic interests of the country, then obviously we would be in a position to have that…

We’re not negotiating detailed text as we were five, six weeks ago, but we remain in contact with them.

The American government decided to apply a series of tariffs that violated a free-trade agreement that this administration signed six years ago.

I’m not thinking that the government of Canada is going to apologize for standing up for Canadian workers, Canadian businesses, defending our economy.

None of this in any way diminishes environmental assessments or obligations to Indigenous rights holders.

When the U.S. is ready to engage, our government will work in good faith and constructively towards a more secure mutually beneficial trading relationship that fully respects Canadian sovereignty.

Our first priority remains on protecting and supporting Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses from these unjustified actions.

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

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.

Canada welcomes that the U.S. is now withdrawing its positions on discoverability and labelling and is confirming that measures to promote French language and Canadian culture will not be subject to future U.S. trade actions.

Our preference was to find a deal that benefits both countries, we still believe that’s possible, but in the meantime we’re not waiting by the phone. We’re going to do the work that’s necessary to protect our own economy.

So the idea that the United States would have a word to say in the sovereign decision of Canada to enter into a free trade agreement with another reliable trading partner, obviously wasn't something that we were prepared to consider.

We’re very close, we continue to make progress.

Canadians expect us to get a deal that's in the economic interest of Canada and Canadian workers. We're very close and we continue to make progress.

We continue to do the important work Canadians expect us to do. We had a long, detailed meeting with Ambassador Greer and his colleagues.

I'm confident that that's the case.

We need to ensure that the supply management regime remains entirely intact, and I'm confident that that's the case.

LeBlanc said “our job is not done yet” as he ducked into a car, dodging reporters’ questions on his way out of that meeting.

Nous allons continuer à travailler; notre travail n'est pas encore terminé.

We continue to advance Canada’s interests.

Negotiations are ongoing, and we continue to advance Canada’s interests.

Discussions remain ongoing, and we continue to engage at the negotiation table to firmly advance and defend Canadian interests.

Our focus has been and will continue to be on striking a comprehensive deal that addresses sectoral tariffs and benefits Canadian workers, farmers and businesses.