Flavio Volpe, president of the Auto Parts Manufacturers’ Association, credited Freeland for successfully building a team including political rivals to handle trade renegotiations during the Donald Trump’s first administration, heralding her as Canada’s “best” trade or global affairs minister.

The premiers plan to take their case directly to Washington in February, during a delegation that will meet with members of Congress and Senate leaders. Ford said that timing will be critical, with plans to meet during Congress’ sitting week to maximize impact.

Shopify Inc. was registered to lobby this past week in-house by Tobias Lütke, their CEO.

"Ontario Corps is about neighbours helping neighbours," Ford said. "We’re harnessing the Ontario spirit to respond swiftly and effectively to challenges like extreme weather events."

“We can’t let boundaries get in the way of us building homes or attracting economic development,” Calandra said.

The addiction and homelessness crises are complex, but we cannot afford inaction.