Poilievre Demands Parliamentary Debate on Rejected U.S. Trade Offer

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to bring Parliament back so MPs can examine the federal government's decision to reject a proposed trade agreement with the United States.

Poilievre is seeking answers about what Washington offered, why Ottawa rejected it and how the resulting tariff measures could affect Canadians.

The Conservatives have also called for the government to release the full details of the U.S. trade proposal, arguing that Parliament and Canadians should know what was on the negotiating table.

The political pressure comes after Canada-U.S. negotiations broke down and new U.S. tariffs were imposed on billions of dollars of Canadian goods. Ottawa has announced retaliatory measures while maintaining that it remains open to a fair agreement.

For Carney's government, the dispute creates a political balancing act: defending Canada's negotiating position while explaining the potential economic consequences of the trade confrontation.

Poilievre's demand could keep the issue at the centre of federal politics as opposition parties push for greater transparency and accountability.

The debate is also likely to focus on Canada's broader strategy toward Washington, including trade diversification and protection of Canadian economic interests.