Opposition parties call for Parliament’s return after Trump hits pause on tariffs
Feb 4, 2025 | 12:32 PM
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives and New Democrats say the government needs to recall Parliament within the next month to act on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat.
On Monday, Trump agreed not to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian imports until March 4 after striking a deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over two phone calls.
Trudeau says he presented Trump with the federal government’s plan to secure the border and tackle fentanyl production and trafficking.
Many elements of that plan were announced in December and some aspects will require legislative changes passed by Parliament.
