With Trump leaving and Biden taking over as U.S. president, ‘stars aligned’ for Canada on having a ‘stable, experienced partner,’ say politicos

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and then-vice president Joe Biden pictured on Dec. 8, 2016, in Ottawa. Mr. Trudeau hosted a state dinner for then outgoing vice president Biden. Political insiders say that Mr. Biden taking over as president of the U.S. this week is good news for Canada as he's known to have a very good relationship with Mr. Trudeau. The Hill Times file photograph by Jake Wright

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BY ABBAS RANA

January 18, 2021

With now-impeached U.S. President Donald Trump on his way out and U.S. president-elect Joe Biden administration taking over power this week, political insiders say they are expecting a “predictable and experienced” partner on foreign policy and trade issues for Canada to work with in the next fo...

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