SASKATOON—Canada will try to meet a Sept. 30 deadline to reach a North American free trade pact, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested Thursday the most recent timeline set by the U.S. may not be met as NAFTA talks continue. “We have seen various deadlines put forward as markers to work for,” said Trudeau. Trudeau said it will bring Canadian goods to “new markets, and new customers” and create jobs and growth in Canada. Federal Liberals left the caucus retreat in Saskatoon in a buoyant mood even as the shadow of unfinished NAFTA talks hung over their preparliamentary gathering. So far the party has completed nominations in about 26 ridings, however party officials say most Liberal MPs are running again.

Source: thestar September 13, 2018 21:21 UTC