We know that there will always be a close and deep relationship with the Americans,” Canada’s industry minister said. “But I would say also that the rules of the game have changed.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st U.S. state is "a real thing" and is linked to the country’s rich natural resources, local media reported. Trudeau’s comments to business and labor leaders in a closed-door session were mistakenly carried by a loudspeaker, Canada’s public broadcaster CBC reported.