Statement from the Canadian Global Cities Council on the State of Canada–U.S. Trade

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Statement from the Canadian Global Cities Council on the State of Canada–U.S. TradeAuthor of the article:WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Global Cities Council supports the federal government’s decision to reject a trade agreement that would directly harm Canada’s long-term economic interests.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe 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 TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe 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.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate 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.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.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 AccountChoosing no deal over a deeply damaging deal required resolve and was the responsible course of action. Accepting an inadequate agreement now would have imposed deeper, long-term costs on Canadians than the immediate pressure of a tariff dispute.This moment demands national discipline and unity. Canada’s leverage depends on one clear, coordinated position. We do not minimize the impact of these tariffs. Canadian families will face higher costs, businesses will confront disrupted supply chains, and workers will feel the pressure directly.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.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 Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againCanada’s major urban economies will feel this pressure directly. Our cities anchor the manufacturing, logistics, business services and trade networks at the heart of Canada’s nearly US$880-billion annual trading relationship with the United States. Disruption amongst our cities will ripple throughout our nation’s economy.What matters to Canadian cities now is a united front and a focus on what Canada can control. We must accelerate the removal of remaining internal trade barriers, strengthen trade-enabling infrastructure, diversify export markets, and create the conditions for greater investment, productivity, and growth.As chambers working directly with businesses across sectors, CGCC members are in constant dialogue with companies and governments. Our members understand the responsibility that comes with that role, and we are ready to do our part. We will continue to bring forward the realities, challenges and opportunities businesses are seeing on the ground, stand with businesses and workers facing immediate impacts, and do our part to advance the reforms needed to strengthen Canada’s competitiveness and economic resilience.We cannot waver from our long-term objective of a strong and durable trade agreement that serves Canadians from coast to coast to coast. We urge business, civic, and political leaders across the country to publicly and consistently reinforce that objective.Loren Remillard Chair, Canadian Global Cities Council President & CEO, The Winnipeg Chamber of CommerceGiles Gherson Vice-Chair, Canadian Global Cities Council President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade About the Canadian Global Cities Council: The Canadian Global Cities Council brings together Canada’s eight largest metropolitan chambers of commerce to represent their business communities, whose cities collectively account for more than 60 per cent of Canada’s GDP.Contact: Chair, Canadian Global Cities Council, and President & CEO, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, Loren Remillard, lremillard@winnipeg-chamber.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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