The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday edition that Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is warning that negotiators "have a lot of work in front of us" before concluding a trade deal with the United States. The Globe's Adrian Morrow writes that Mr. LeBlanc, who met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and five Republican senators over the course of a two-day visit to Washington, said talks with Mr. Lutnick were "productive" and "cordial," but the minister was circumspect on the prospects for a deal. "We've made progress, but we have a lot of work in front of us," Mr. LeBlanc told reporters Thursday on Capitol Hill. "All of these deadlines are with the understanding that we'll take the time necessary to get the best deal." He said Canada was "only going to be in a position to accept the deal when the Prime Minister decides that it's the best deal we can get." Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., added, "There is a time when the deal is the right deal, and it's important for us to be in a position to continue negotiating until we get to that point." Mr. LeBlanc said he met with Mr. Lutnick for 90 minutes on Wednesday night and planned to be back in Washington next week.