Poilievre demands Parliament reconvene after Canada-U.S. trade talks collapse

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to reconvene Parliament immediately following the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks, citing a national crisis. He demanded scrutiny of the failed deal and government accountability. Poilievre requested the release of negotiation details and questioned how Carney would protect industries like auto, steel, and aluminum. He also criticized the Gordie Howe Bridge deal, claiming Canadians were misled about its financial terms. The trade collapse triggered 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods, with Canada pledging counter-tariffs starting Sept. 8. U.S. officials blamed Canada for the breakdown, while some American politicians criticized the tariffs' impact on families.