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Barack Obama: Policy Forum and Climate Change

barack obama: Now the Liberals are girding for a major reset with Washington, which is expected to be the main topic for Liberal ministers during their upcoming meetings, according to Guelph Mercury. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed Sunday that discussions will be held over the next few days including with Stephen Schwarzman, the CEO of the Blackstone Group investment firm appointed in December to lead the President's Strategic and Policy Forum. Up to now, Trudeau has had a relatively smooth ride guiding Canada's relations with the U.S., thanks to being so simpatico with Barack Obama natural allies on climate change, with a close personal relationship that oozed brotherly affection. Dominic Barton, the head of the Trudeau government's influential council of economic advisers, is also set to attend. David Mac Naughton, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., said he's been hearing from some businesses worried about the Trump's America First stance. Earlier this month, he cautioned that Trump's pledges on trade and taxation must be taken seriously in Canada. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.