Strange.
Former PM Stephen Harper visits the White House
Former prime minister Stephen Harper visited the west wing of the White House on Monday, at a time of heightened tension between the Canadian and U.S. governments.
U.S. media report that Harper met White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow. Harper did not publicly confirm that meeting, but he did share a photo of his meeting with Republican Party co-chair Bob Paduchik.
Harper also tweeted that he met with International Republican Institute President Daniel Twining “to discuss building democracy around the world.”
CTV News learned last week that Harper was expected to meet Kudlow, as well as American National Security Adviser John Bolton, during his trip to Washington, D.C.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper departs the West Wing of the White House, Monday, July 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The trip came as a surprise to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, which has recently been the target of criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration over trade.
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