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Former Top Diplomat Discusses Canada-U.S. Relations

Thunder Bay’s Derek Burney says expect the unexpected with U.S. President Donald Trump and his handling of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The one time Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. says Canada should do its homework and draft a contingency plan.

Burney says the Trudeau government has done a good job getting the message across about the trading relationship between our two countries.

Meantime, Burney is hopeful about the new U.S. Ambassador to Canada.

Kelly Knight Craft is expected to be Donald Trump’s representative in Ottawa.

Burney expects Knight Craft to be well received when she gets here.

Knight Craft is said to be close to President Trump and contributed to his election campaign.

(Photo Credit: Frank Commisso of Frank Commisso Photography)

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