Local MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones says she doesn’t think Tuesday night’s U.S. election will change the fundamental relationship between Canada and the States.
Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton on Nov. 8 with an electoral college margin of 279 to 228, after a campaign marked by divisiveness and questions of character.
Goldsmith-Jones – who is parliamentary secretary to Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion – said, “Canada and the U.S. are friends, allies, partners, neighbours. Nothing will change about that. We are as committed as ever to our long-standing, strong relationship and we look forward to working with the new administration.”
During the campaign, Trump took a hard line on trade issues, and Canada and the U.S. are currently negotiating a new softwood lumber agreement that could have a major impact on the Sunshine Coast economy.
In his statement on the election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “The relationship between our two countries serves as a model for the world. Our shared values, deep cultural ties, and strong integrated economies will continue to provide the basis for advancing our strong and prosperous partnership.”
Trump will take office Jan. 20, 2017.
