Canada Politics

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani Meets Trump Officials in Washington, Offers to Bridge Canada–U.S. Trade Divide

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani Meets Trump Officials in Washington, Offers to Bridge Canada–U.S. Trade Divide

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative MP Jamil Jivani said he held meetings with senior officials from the Trump administration during an independent visit to Washington, describing the trip as an effort to improve strained Canada–U.S. trade relations. In a post on social media platform X, the Ontario MP said he had “productive meetings” with officials from the White House and the U.S. State Department, adding that U.S. President Donald Trump had a message for Canadians.“The President asked me to pass along a message: ‘Tell the Canadians I love them,’” Jivani wrote, saying he would share more details later. Jivani, who shares…
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Marco Mendicino to Step Down as PM Carney’s Chief of Staff Amid Early Reshuffle<br>

Marco Mendicino to Step Down as PM Carney’s Chief of Staff Amid Early Reshuffle

Ottawa, May 25, 2025 — Marco Mendicino, former Public Safety Minister and Liberal MP, has stepped down from his role as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s chief of staff, marking a significant shift in the inner workings of the newly formed administration.The departure, confirmed by sources close to the Prime Minister’s Office, comes just two months after Carney took office following his election victory. Mendicino, who had served in senior cabinet roles under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was brought in to help ease the transition and support early governance efforts.Though no official reason was provided for his exit, insiders suggest…
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