Canada and California signed a memorandum on Thursday to reinforce their cooperation on climate policies, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggesting it should be permanent despite changes in who controls government.
During a joint press conference in Los Angeles, Trudeau and California Gov. Gavin Newsom both commented on the prospect of their partnership not withstanding time due to the democratic process.
“Well, he has no term limits,” Newsom quipped in answering a reporter’s question. “So you know, you may be talking to him for a few more decades. I recognize I’m the future ex-governor of California.”
Newsom then mentioned the work done by former California Republican governors Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger in enacting environmental policy, as a way to demonstrate there can be bipartisan support….