Canada has a tense relationship with China, but strong ties with other Asian nations. Matthew Fisher says Canadian political leaders should discuss those options in the election. Continue reading →

Consular officials in China have met for the 10th time with a detained Canadian, Global Affairs Canada said Monday. Continue reading →

The motion also calls for the immediate release of Kovrig and Spavor and for “due process” in the case of a third Canadian, Robert Schellenberg, who had a previous prison sentence for drug smuggling upgraded to death earlier this year. Continue reading →

Canada’s beef industry is getting $8.3 million in federal funds, the bulk of it aimed at growing its international market reach as a trade standoff with China continues. Continue reading →

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that “Canada knows exactly what the crux of the problem is.” Continue reading →

The G20 leaders’ summit in Osaka comes at a critical moment for Trudeau, months ahead of the October election and as Canada continues to push for the release of two Canadians in China’s custody — Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Continue reading →

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s worried China could block imports of other Canadian products – in addition to its recent rejection of canola shipments. Continue reading →

China’s ambassador to Canada says his government wants to end the countries’ impasse but won’t give way on two of Canada’s major complaints. Continue reading →

China warned Canada on Friday that it needs to be aware of the consequences of aiding the U.S. in a case involving the Chinese tech giant Huawei that is believed to have sparked the detentions of two Canadians in China. Continue reading →

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 →