Biden and Trudeau prioritize Canada's security and economy in Ottawa talks.
President Joe Biden will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa to discuss economic, security, and environmental issues. However, the agenda may not fully reflect Canada's vital importance to the US, particularly in countering Chinese aggression and expanding strategic partnership. Canada's exclusion from the Quad and AUKUS and the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity highlights the need for a more expansive vision for the US-Canada partnership. Additionally, Canada's critical role in energy markets should be prioritized over nondemocratic sources.