Canada's premiers are calling on the federal government to improve the country's relationship with China, make changes to the bail system and spend more money on health care.
They are meeting for the third and final day of their gathering in Huntsville, Ont.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say the country will need to deal more with China given the challenges of the ongoing trade war with the United States.
The premiers say in a statement they'd like the federal government to prioritize work toward the removal of Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola, peas, pork and seafood.
The premiers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday to discuss the trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump after meeting with First Nation leaders the previous day.
The prime minister and the premiers presented a united front in the face of U.S. tariffs, but revealed little about the negotiations with an Aug. 1 deadline in trade talks fast approaching.
The prime minister and the premiers all downplayed the importance of getting a deal done soon to avoid further U.S. tariffs, saying they want the best deal possible regardless of timing.
A number of provinces also signed several free trade deals to open up internal trade while others committed to building pipelines to get oil and gas to new markets.
The premiers are set to hold a closing press conference this afternoon.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2025.
Liam Casey, The Canadian Press
