Saskatchewan Premier Moe, federal minister to meet on China canola tariff
Article content
Kody Blois, the parliamentary secretary for Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison are also to attend the meeting in Saskatoon.
Article content
Article content
A press conference is scheduled following the discussion.
Article content
China imposed the tariff of nearly 76 per cent last week, causing the price of one of Canada's most valuable crops to fall and wiping out millions of dollars in its value.
Article content
It comes one year after China launched an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola, a move in response to Canada's 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles.
Article content
Farmers and Ottawa have rejected the dumping claim, saying exporters have followed rules-based trade.
Article content
Article content
Article content
Article content
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Global News
28 minutes ago
- Global News
Trade war could kill 1 in 5 B.C. small businesses within 6 months: CFIB
One in five small businesses in British Columbia could go under within six months, without help or a speedy resolution to Canada's ongoing trade war, according to an industry group. The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) says a recent survey of its members has concluded small businesses are being disproportionately hammered by U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum and Canada's own retaliatory tariffs. 'A bad deal is the worst case scenario, but the next worst thing is the uncertainty,' said Ryan Mitton, CFIB director of legislative affairs for B.C. 'That's cause for concern because if governments don't act fast to provide immediate relief, then we're going to start seeing layoffs or small business closures.' 3:24 B.C. gets a B+ in CFIB trade report That's a concern for Megan Nakazawa, owner of Local Space in Chilliwack. Story continues below advertisement Even though her business sells only Canadian products, she says her company is already feeling the consumer chill, and closed its Langley location several months ago. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Every day there is an announcement of a small business just like mine that is closing its doors,' she said. 'A lot of people are just scared of what the next couple of years are going to be like and they are just not spending what they used to spend.' Mitton said eight in 10 B.C. businesses are exposed to the U.S. for trade in some way, and more than half (56 per cent) of B.C. businesses are exposed to U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs or Canada's own tariffs on U.S. goods. 'The result of tariffs and counter tariffs is raising prices for everyone, we're seeing increased costs, reduced profits, and small businesses are having to completely change their supply chains,' he said. 'They're confused when it comes to orders, in fact, one in three small businesses have had orders pause lately as a result of the impacts of not just U.S. tariffs, but counter tariffs as well.' 4:37 How jump in B.C. minimum wage will impact small businesses On top of that, a quarter are being affected by U.S. duties on softwood lumber, according to the CFIB data. Story continues below advertisement 'That includes small businesses, restaurants in lumber communities, forestry communities that work on serving those workers, providing supplies, or even contracting with forestry operations themselves,' he said. While coming to a clear and stable agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump is a riddle no country has yet solved, Mitton said there are actions provincial and federal governments can take to give small businesses some breathing room. At the top of the list is ensuring all revenue from Canadian counter-tariffs is returned to domestic businesses being hurt by the trade war. The group is also calling for action to cut the cost of doing business and reduce taxes, including temporarily cutting the small business tax rate to zero or offering a tariff rebate similar to the former carbon tax rebate. That's an approach Nakazawa would support. 'The government puts a lot of Band-Aids on situations and there isn't a lot of actual help,' she said. 'We pay a lot in taxes, a lot more than these big corporations are paying when you look at percentages.'
Winnipeg Free Press
28 minutes ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba appeals to cross-border water commission as mega-barns set to be built in North Dakota
The Manitoba government wants a cross-border agency responsible for water issues to ensure Lake Winnipeg isn't bombarded by pollution from two industrial dairy farms proposed upstream in North Dakota. On Thursday, the office of Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes shared a letter he sent to the Canadian and American co-chairs of the International Red River Watershed Board, warning Manitoba 'is committed to taking strong action on many fronts to improve the health of the lake and its tributaries.' The letter raised concerns about what would happen with more than seven million kilograms of phosphorous and nitrogen expected to be produced annually by the 37,500 cows at the proposed farms. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS A rally to oppose Riverview's mega-dairies that could threaten the Red River Watershed takes place on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Thursday. The rally was organized to bring attention to the environmental, public health, and animal welfare concerns from massive industrial facilities. 'When we heard about these really expansive dairy farms, we were quite concerned, which is why we brought it to the attention of the International Joint Commission,' the minister said in an interview Thursday. 'Communication and co-operation is paramount in terms of getting a good satisfactory result in cases like these,' Moyes said. 'But we want to be really clear that we care deeply about the lake and under no circumstances are we going to just let things that could jeopardize Lake Winnipeg take place.' Residents on both sides of the border held simultaneous rallies Thursday to protest the mega-barns. Wednesdays What's next in arts, life and pop culture. 'The two operations will quadruple the size of the herd in North Dakota, and are almost comparable to our entire herd in Manitoba,' said James Beddome, executive director of the non-profit Manitoba Eco-Network, prior to a midday rally attended by about 30 people in front of the Manitoba Legislative Building. 'It doesn't take a genius to figure out that that's going to have impacts in Lake Winnipeg,' he said. In North Dakota, demonstrators delivered a petition to Gov. Kelly Armstrong at the state capital in Bismarck, asking for a meeting to discuss their concerns. 'Water knows no boundaries, so it makes sense that people from North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba all work together to save this precious resource,' said Madeline Luke, agriculture committee volunteer for Dakota Resource Council. The two operations may be 'just the beginning of industrial agriculture in the Red River Valley,' Luke warned. Owned by Riverview Farms, the Richland County Abercrombie Dairy (12,500 cows) and the Traill County Herberg Dairy (25,000 cows) would threaten the Red River watershed, endanger Lake Winnipeg and the drinking water for thousands of people in communities along the Red River Valley, speakers on both sides of the border said. 'We don't care about those political boundaries, we care about what happens to our natural environment,' Vicki Burns, of the Save Lake Winnipeg Project, told the Winnipeg rally. The cross-border coalition called on all levels of government to protect public health, clean water, and future generations before any 'mega-dairies' move forward. 'Aside from the tremendous animal suffering, the amount of manure that is going to be collected in these mega-dairy barns is equal to about 52 Canadian-sized football fields at a depth of 20 feet every single year,' said Burns, the former executive director of the Winnipeg Humane Society. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Manitoba Eco-Network Executive Director James Beddome speaks at the rally on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building, Thursday. Lake Winnipeg, the world's 10th-largest freshwater body, is already showing the impacts of high phosphorous levels from agricultural and urban runoff and sewage, with blue-green algae blooms containing toxins dangerous to humans and animals, Burns said. 'It's really important for our elected leaders, primarily the federal government, but also our provincial government, to pay attention to this, to ask the International Joint Commission to start getting involved,' Burns said. 'Once it gets going, it's going to be impossible to stop,' she said of the massive industrial barns. 'And Lake Winnipeg really cannot safely bear any more nutrients.' Moyes said Manitoba's concerns will be raised at the federal level next week at a meeting of the commission's International Red River Watershed Board. It reports on basin activities that affect transboundary river flows, water quality, and ecosystem health in the Red River and its tributaries. Convincing U.S. politicians that mega-barns are too risky will be a challenge under President Donald Trump who has rolled back environmental regulations, Beddome said. Jenny Schlect, Agweek Madeline Luke, ag committee volunteer for Dakota Resource Council, holds a jar containing cattle waste and water that she mixed to represent potential contamination from large-scale dairy operations during a rally in Bismarck, N.D. Thursday. 'We're less confident of our ability to influence, but doing nothing is not an option, either.' — with files from Jenny Schlect, Agweek Carol SandersLegislature reporter Carol Sanders is a reporter at the Free Press legislature bureau. The former general assignment reporter and copy editor joined the paper in 1997. Read more about Carol. Every piece of reporting Carol produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Cision Canada
an hour ago
- Cision Canada
407 ETR joins Mayor Patrick Brown's team with a $50,000 assist for Hockey Night in Brampton
407 ETR's contribution amplifies the Company's commitment to advancing community health and bringing fans closer to the action for a great cause. The Company has been a longstanding donor to the William Osler Health System Foundation, contributing a total of $290,000 since 2015. "Quality health care is vital for thriving communities and we're proud to support William Osler Health System Foundation and their commitment to enhancing patient care in Brampton," says Jose Espinosa, President & CEO, 407 ETR. "Hockey Night in Brampton was a powerful way to connect health and hockey—two important pillars of Canadian communities and their culture, and we're deeply honoured to play a role in strengthening the communities we serve through this meaningful event." "Hockey Night in Brampton is about bringing our community together to support a cause that touches every family—quality health care", said Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton. "Thank you to 407 ETR for stepping up with such generosity as we build Brampton's second hospital, strengthening healthcare for our growing community." "We're grateful to 407 ETR for their generous support of Hockey Night in Brampton, and to Mayor Brown for championing this incredible event," says Ken Mayhew, President & CEO, William Osler Health System Foundation. "Together, we're bringing Brampton's second hospital closer to reality and building a healthier future for our community." Fast facts: Since 2006, 407 ETR has donated a total of $1.8 million to GTA hospitals, including William Osler Health System Foundation. 407 ETR sponsors City of Brampton community programs through ActiveAssist to help make community engagement more accessible to people living below the poverty line or with disabilities. The Company proudly supports Peel Region Football through Keep Moving TM by 407 ETR, helping over 500 youth play the sport. 407 ETR employees stepped up during the Company's One Big Day volunteer event in June to support local non-profit organizations, including Brampton Regeneration, Brampton Food Hub and Knights Table Food Bank. Since 2019, 407 ETR has proudly supported the business community as a member of the Brampton Board of Trade. For more information about how 407 ETR supports communities in the GTA, visit About 407 ETR Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%) Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors (44.20%) Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%)
