Campaign calls for Canadians to ‘Stand Up To China’ in wake of canola bans
A pro-pipeline advocacy group has set their sights on supporting the canola industry in the wake of Chinese bans on canola imports. Continue reading
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Canada’s agriculture minister presses Chinese counterpart on canola ban during G20 meeting
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says she used a G20 ministers’ meeting in Japan to press her Chinese counterpart for the evidence behind Beijing’s bans on Canadian canola. Continue reading
Canada’s agriculture minister meets briefly with Chinese counterpart about canola at G20
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau briefly met with her Chinese counterpart, where she expressed Canada’s concern with the suspension of canola exports to China over claims it is contaminated. Continue reading
Saskatchewan premier welcomes federal loan relief for canola farmers
Saskatchewan’s premier is pleased to see federal relief coming for canola farmers and says further trade missions are coming to get new Asian export customers. Continue reading
Ottawa increases loan limits for canola farmers to $1 million amid China trade dispute
The federal government is rolling out changes to a payment program for canola farmers to help those affected by China’s decision to ban the Canadian product. Continue reading
Canada expected to announce canola farmer support for people struggling under Chinese ban
Details – such as the level of support the federal government is expected to announce – are not yet known. Continue reading
Scott Moe calls on ‘reciprocal’ action on Chinese imports over canola ban
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will have a phone meeting with Justin Trudeau Tuesday to discuss the ongoing Chinese block on Canadian canola exports. Continue reading
Pull Canadian investment in China development bank over canola ban, Scheer urges Trudeau
In a press conference on Monday, Scheer laid out what he described as a plan for how he would respond to China banning imports from Canadian canola companies. Continue reading
After canola, other Canadian exports see obstacles in trade with China
Canadian sellers of soybeans, peas and pork are scrambling amid a bitter diplomatic dispute. Continue reading
Survey shows decrease in canola production for 2019
Saskatchewan farmers have started the planting season under a cloud of uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict with China over canola. Continue reading