Prime Minister Mark Carney and the country's premiers downplayed the importance of a looming Aug. 1 deadline in trade talks with the U.S. on Tuesday, saying the objective is to get the best possible deal for Canadians.
"They're complex negotiations and we'll use all the time that's necessary," Carney told reporters after meeting with premiers at the Council of the Federation gathering in Huntsville, Ont.
Carney said the government will agree to a deal "if there's one on the table that is in the best interests of Canadians."