Prime Minister Carney Meets with Canola Industry Leaders to Address Trade Challenges with China
Ottawa meeting focuses on Chinese tariffs, new biofuel incentives, and federal support for Prairie farmers.
Ottawa — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with canola industry leaders from across the Prairies to discuss the impact of Chinese tariffs on Canadian farmers and to outline new federal measures supporting the agriculture sector.
The meeting brought together key federal and provincial representatives, including Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald, Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Kody Blois.
Addressing Tariffs and Trade Barriers
Industry leaders outlined how ongoing Chinese tariffs continue to hinder Canadian canola exports, one of the country’s most valuable agricultural commodities. Prime Minister Carney emphasized that the federal government is working closely with provinces and territories to support producers affected by these trade measures, reaffirming Ottawa’s commitment to defending Canadian farmers in global markets.
“Canada stands united behind its farmers,” said the Prime Minister, stressing that the government will take every step necessary to ensure producers can compete globally and access fair markets.
Notre nouveau gouvernement aide les producteurs de canola du Canada et donne des moyens d’agir aux agriculteurs qui travaillent fort et fournissent à la population canadienne et à nos partenaires commerciaux des aliments de calibre mondial.
Merci au @PremierScottMoe et aux… pic.twitter.com/QMrG05UhaD
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) September 17, 2025
New Federal Support for Canola Producers
The Prime Minister highlighted recently announced measures to strengthen Canada’s agriculture and canola sectors, including:
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$370 million in new biofuel production incentives to expand domestic demand for canola-based fuels.
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Amendments to the Clean Fuel Regulations to encourage low-carbon fuel innovation.
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Increased loan limits for canola producers to $500,000 through farm financing programs.
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Expanded investments in AgriMarketing and trade diversification to reduce export dependency.
Constructive Dialogue with China
Premier Moe and Parliamentary Secretary Blois also briefed the group on their recent trade delegation to China, which sought to reduce trade tensions and remove duties on Canadian canola. According to officials, the talks were “constructive,” involving Chinese trade representatives and key import organizations.
The meeting concluded with consensus on the need to build a more sustainable and competitive canola sector, with a focus on innovation, market diversification, and long-term resilience amid shifting global trade conditions.
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