The prime minister is expected to visit the White House on Tuesday to meet face-to-face with U.S. President Donald Trump after he publicly brought up his 51st state idea again and tariffs continue to pummel some Canadian industries.
Mark Carney's office said he will travel to Washington on Monday ahead of talks.
"The Prime Minister's working visit will focus on shared priorities in a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the U.S.," the prime minister's office said in a statement.
The statement said the meeting comes after both countries launched public consultations last month ahead of the first joint review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
It's been more than two months since Canada and the U.S. blew past a deadline they jointly agreed on to reach a trade deal.
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