Canada wants most positive possible U.S. relations, Carney says – National [Video]

Canada wants to “maintain the most positive possible” relationship with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as he kicked off his first international trip since taking office.

Carney was in France, where he meet with French President Emmanuel Macron before leaving for the United Kingdom later on Monday.

In joint opening remarks before their meeting in Paris, Carney stressed that Canada and France shared values of sovereignty, solidarity and sustainability and must strengthen their ties.

“With you Mr. President, I want to ensure that France and the whole of Europe works enthusiastically with Canada, the most European of non-European countries, determined, like you, to maintain the most positive possible relations with the United States,” Carney said in English.

“Canada is a reliable, trustworthy, and strong partner of France, which shares our values and lives them through action during this age of economic and geopolitical crises.”

Carney also said Canada and …