Despite the lack of specifics, the source remains hopeful a deal can be reached by the end of the year. The source says Canadian negotiators are expecting their U.S. counterparts to adopt a more aggressive approach to negotiations, to match the mood of the White House. Detailed discussions on the more contentious issues, including trade dispute mechanisms and rules of origin, have not yet taken place. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland will meet with Canada's original NAFTA negotiating team, including former prime minister Brian Mulroney, on Friday. She will be in Toronto on Friday to sit down with members of Canada's original NAFTA negotiation team, including former prime minister Brian Mulroney.

Source: CBC News September 22, 2017 09:00 UTC