Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to meet US President Joe Biden during his visit to Canada this week.
Senior US administration officials confirmed in an unnamed briefing on Wednesday that Mr. Biden planned to have what is called a “side” conversation with Mr. Poilievre.
They said the president, who is due to arrive in Ottawa with first lady Jill Biden on Thursday, also plans to exchange pleasantries with other party leaders.
Earlier Wednesday, Poilievre said the Conservatives want to see the White House end its “Buy American” policy, which industry leaders in Canada say risks hurt workers and the economy.
Poilievre also called for the closure of the unofficial Roxham Road border crossing in Quebec and action on the Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States.
The two-day visit to Ottawa is Biden’s first since taking office in 2021.
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