Prime Minister Mark Carney has chosen former Privy Council clerk Janice Charette to head Canada's trade negotiations as it prepares for a review of the North American trade pact. The announcement comes as the federal government prepares for a scheduled review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) this year. Charette twice held the top job in Canada's public service — from 2014 to 2016 and 2021 to 2023. CUSMA: It’s gonna be forever or it’s gonna go down in flamesAn upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) could lead to major changes to North American trade. The president has also blasted Canada for reaching a new trade agreement with China last month.

Source: CBC News February 16, 2026 21:09 UTC