Trudeau inviting premiers to Ottawa as Trump inauguration looms [Video]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is inviting provincial and territorial premiers to Ottawa next Wednesday to discuss Canada-U.S. relations.

The invitation follows a request for a first ministers’ meeting from Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday.

“It has never been more important that Canada demonstrate stability, strength and unity,” Ford wrote in his letter, adding that Ottawa should be regularly engaging with the provinces on U.S. relations going forward.

“This approach will ensure we can act quickly and be co-ordinated in our approach, especially in light of the developing situation with your government, as the new U.S. administration takes office.”

Trudeau announced Monday that he would resign as prime minister and leader of the federal Liberal Party once a replacement has been chosen. The move came two weeks before U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House.

Since his re-election in November, Trump has threatened to impose …