The whispers from Ottawa are getting louder. Canada's push to renegotiate NAFTA isn't just about North America. It's a signal.
A green light for Britain. Sources tell me that Whitehall trade officials are watching closely. They see an opening.
Canada is showing it can walk and chew gum at the same time. Negotiate with the US and talk to us. The optics are perfect.
A standalone UK-Canada trade deal, once a distant dream, now looks plausible. The Canadians need friends. Post-Brexit Britain needs wins.
The maths adds up. But don't pop the champagne yet. The details are devilish.
Agriculture. Services. Regulatory alignment.
The Lobby is buzzing. One minister told me last night: 'This is our moment. We can't screw it up.
' The pressure is on. Downing Street is quiet. Too quiet.
Expect a statement by Friday. Or a leak. This story has legs.
