Conservative MP Jivani in Washington for trade talks

OTTAWA, April 29, 2026 - Conservative Member of Parliament Jamil Jivani arrived in Washington on Tuesday for a meeting with Canadian business representatives and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, as confirmed by the Canadian Embassy, which will send a staff member to attend.

The visit marks Jivani's second trip to the U.S. capital this year. During his earlier journey, the Ontario MP met with Vice President JD Vance, a longtime friend, and made a brief stop at the White House, where he encountered President Donald Trump. That trip also included discussions with Greer. Following those engagements, Jivani expressed his desire to support Prime Minister Mark Carney's negotiations for a new trade agreement with the Trump administration.

Jivani's independent outreach has drawn scrutiny from within his own party. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre publicly criticized the MP after the previous visit, stating that Jivani speaks only for himself and not on behalf of the Conservatives. Poilievre, who recently traveled to the United States but did not visit Washington, declined to provide details on the purpose of Jivani's current trip. He emphasized that Conservatives...