Unbelievable.
They knew this  was coming 2.5 months ago when Trump was elected.
So, why are they just preparing for these negotiations which could be scheduled very soon ?

Well, there was that two week free vacation that JT and many of his cabinet took that was not only on the tax payers wallet but very unethical and perhaps criminal to accept such a holiday provided by a registered lobbyist  seeking further funds from the Canadian govt.