Ahmed Khalil

“I think both are equally valuable to us,”

Ahmed Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17

Khalil added that Canada should not forget its southern neighbour the US, saying both relationships are equally valuable.

“Both are equally valid.”

Ahmed Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17

Khalil said both the US and European relationships are equally valid for Canada.

“I think it brings in more money for Canada and more culture, brings Europeans over, probably solves a lot of problems.”

Ahmed Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17

Khalil said building bridges with Europe makes sense because it brings more money and culture to Canada.

“I grew up here. I've been here 40 years in Canada, in Ontario, and America's always been the neighbour,”

Ahmed Khalil · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17

Ahmed Khalil, who has lived in Canada for 40 years, said America has always been the neighbour.