In preparation for upcoming trade negotiations with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a 24-member advisory committee aimed at providing diverse insights and advice. This committee, revealed on Tuesday, includes notable figures such as former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole, former cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, and former provincial premiers PJ Akeeagok and Jean Charest. Only four members from the previous council established by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were retained, indicating a shift in strategy. The committee will convene for the first time on April 27. Carney's initiative comes as the US has raised tariffs on key Canadian industries, including steel and aluminum, to levels not seen since the Great Depression. In a recent video address, Carney highlighted the need for Canada to reassess its trade relationship with the US, which he described as having fundamentally changed. He warned that the upcoming negotiations could pose risks to the Canadian economy and pledged to keep Canadians informed about efforts to diversify trade away from the US. The review of the current North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is scheduled for July, with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick criticizing Canada's negotiation approach as ineffective.