Conservative MP Jamil Jivani is in Washington, D.C., to promote Canada-U.S. relations after unsuccessful outreach to Liberal MPs. He plans meetings with General Motors and other key industry representatives, and will attend the National Prayer Breakfast, leveraging his friendship with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance. Jivani has emailed Prime Minister Trudeau and Trade Minister LeBlanc to propose collaboration on trade issues, particularly regarding the upcoming review of the CUSMA agreement. He emphasizes the need for cooperation between parties amidst growing tensions and recent layoffs at GM Canada, seeking to strengthen ties between the two nations.
