Ottawa, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the President of the Métis National Council, Victoria Pruden, met with the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and other national Indigenous leaders from the Assembly of First Nations and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to discuss Canada-United States relations.
During the meeting, President Pruden emphasized the importance of unity with our Indigenous kin, and across Canada in addressing shared challenges, including tariffs.
President Pruden pressed the Prime Minister that tariffs and retaliatory tariffs will negatively and disproportionately impact Métis, Métis businesses, Indigenous economies, and broader supply chains. Together, we must stand united to protect the livelihoods of Indigenous peoples and ensure the strength of the world's most successful economic relationship.
The Métis Nation will continue working with Native American businesses, Métis citizens across the border, and all levels of government to build a collaborative, resilient future.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the important role the Métis National Council plays in these efforts, calling on us to support Team Canada's approach for the betterment of all Canadians and the Métis Nation.
The Métis National Council looks forward to being included at the national table with provinces and territories.
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Since 1983, the Métis National Council has been the national and international voice of the Métis Nation within Canada. Through the Canada-Métis Nation Accord, the MNC advocates on behalf of its Governing Members to advance Métis rights and interests within their respective jurisdictions, including the implementation of the Métis Nation's inherent right to self-determination and self-government. The MNC is committed to accountability and transparency within its operations, and to its relationships with MNC Governing Members.
CONTACT: Melissa Lagace
Métis National Council
