Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump have their first face to face today.
The two men will meet in Washington, first privately then they will host several other events including a round-table discussion about women in the workforce.
A White House official says the two leaders will launch a task force called the United States Canada Council for the Advancement of Women Business Leaders-Female Entrepreneurs.
Pundits say the event shows the rising influence of first daughter Ivanka Trump, who has been a vocal advocate for policies benefiting working women.
She was involved in recruiting participants and setting the agenda for the meeting and will attend.