China called on Friday for steps to improve bilateral ties with Canada, saying there were no deep-seated conflicts of interest, following a spike in trade tensions with many of Beijing’s Western trade partners this year.

China seeks improved ties with Canada amid rising trade tensions
Carney and Li agreed to establish regular communication channels

Farmers ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Carney government
Producer groups hopeful Liberals deliver on promises
Reading Time: 4 minutes Mark Carney’s Liberal party will form a minority government after the 2025 Canadian federal election. And while many producers were hoping for a different result, Canadian producer groups are cautiously optimistic about what the new government could mean for the industry.

Carney cancels capital gains hike
Tax plan drew criticism from Canadian farmers, agriculture groups
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that a proposed hike of the capital gains inclusion rate, controversial among Canadian farmers, had been cancelled.

Canada PM Carney to call for April 28 election on Sunday, Globe and Mail reports
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to call a snap federal election for April 28, the Globe and Mail reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Cancelling consumer carbon price a ‘step in the right direction’ says Canadian Federation of Agriculture
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says new Prime Minister Mark Carney's removal of the consumer carbon tax will provide much-needed relief for farmers.

ANALYSIS: Carney bypasses U.S. in first trip as PM
As the trade war rages and the U.S. administration continues to threaten Canadian sovereignty, it’s no surprise Mark Carney is bypassing Washington and heading to Europe on his first international trip as prime minister.

Carney election could change agriculture priorities ahead of federal election
New federal Liberal party head pledged to cancel capital gains hike, carbon price, but term may be short-lived
Mark Carney has been elected as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and will become the next Prime Minister of Canada. Carney’s victory was certified Sunday evening, as the former Bank of Canada governor took 85 per cent of the vote among Liberals