4 d. ago China, Russia spying on governments, businesses in Canada’s Arctic: CSIS director

Rogers said it's no surprise CSIS has seen foreign intelligence collection efforts in the region targeting both governments and the private sector.

Politics

1 week ago Travel agents hope for return of ‘glory times’ as China resumes group tours to Canada

VANCOUVER — Travel agents are celebrating Beijing’s decision to resume group tourism to Canada after a five-year halt, hoping for the return of big-spending Chinese visitors who were a dominant presence for the industry before the COVID-19 pandemic. Glynnis Chan, president of Vancouver-based Happy Times Travel and Tour Ltd., has been leading group tours for […]

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2 w. ago Canada, Philippines sign defence pact to deter aggression from China

There was no immediate comment from China, which has accused the Philippines of being a “troublemaker” and a “saboteur of regional stability."

Events

2 w. ago Carney says China doesn’t share concerns about ‘foreign interference’

Prime Minister Mark Carney said China does not grasp Canada's level of concern on "foreign interference" after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Transport

2 w. ago Carney says China doesn’t grasp Canada’s concern over issues of foreign interference

GYEONGJU — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Beijing doesn’t understand how seriously Canadians take issues of foreign interference, after raising them with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “We had a discussion on foreign interference,” Carney told reporters Saturday before leaving the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Gyeongju, South Korea. “I don’t think they recognize the […]

Transport

2 w. ago ‘A turning point’: Carney ‘very pleased’ after Canada’s first formal meeting with China in eight years

The two leaders discussed solutions to trade irritants including 'agriculture and agri-food products, such as canola, as well as seafood and electric vehicles,' Carney’s office said

Transport

2 w. ago China, Canada Leaders Meet First Time Since 2017 to Reset Ties

China’s and Canada’s leaders met on Friday for the first formal sitdown in eight years as the two nations look to reset ties strained over trade and security issues.

Politics

2 w. ago China, Canada Leaders Meet For the First Time Since 2017 to Reset Ties

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed a “turning point” in his nation’s ties with China after a meeting with Chinese Xi Jinping that marked the first formal sitdown in eight years between leaders of the two nations.

Politics

2 w. ago G7 ministers looking to Canada for critical minerals despite China deal

Meeting in Toronto, G7 energy and environment ministers are expected to fill in details on crucial ’critical-minerals production alliance‘

Politics

2 w. ago Seven things to watch for as PM Mark Carney meets Chinese President Xi Jinping

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday at a summit in South Korea, where he intends to talk about “a much broader set of issues than trade.” The leaders of Canada and China haven’t met formally since former minister Justin Trudeau visited China in 2017. […]

Transport

2 w. ago Canada helms G7 talks on critical mineral alliance after U.S.

TORONTO — Canada is heading up talks in Toronto to establish a G7 critical mineral production alliance in what’s widely seen as a bid to check China’s reign over a supply chain key to everything from wind turbines to fighter jets. Federal energy minister Tim Hodgson says the critical minerals pact will look at countering […]

Politics

2 w. ago Trump, Xi meeting in South Korea to try to roll back trade tensions

BUSAN, South Korea — President Donald Trump is set to meet face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, a chance for the leaders of the world’s two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues. Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs since returning to the White House for a second term […]

Economics

2 w. ago EXCLUSIVE: Federal budget to include plan for businesses to write off capital costs more aggressively: sources

The new strategy is largely a response to Canada’s tariff battles with the United States and China

Economics

3 w. ago AUPE, other union leaders meet to talk job action as striking teachers face back to work order

'The only thing government listens to is mass action'

Politics

3 w. ago Trump Says He’ll Raise China’s Russian Oil Purchases With Xi

Donald Trump said he planned to speak to Xi Jinping about China’s purchases of Russian oil when the two leaders meet next week in South Korea, after the US president on Wednesday announced fresh sanctions on top energy companies with ties to the Kremlin.

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3 w. ago Asian shares slip on selling of tech stocks after a lackluster day on Wall Street

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday on selling of technology shares following a lackluster day on Wall Street. U.S. futures edged higher, while crude oil prices rose about $1 a barrel. Chinese markets retreated after U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether or not he will meet with Chinese leader Xi […]

Economics

4 w. ago Trump vows to reach ’fantastic deal’ with China after future meeting with Xi

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. commands “great respect” from Beijing and that he will reach a “fantastic deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders meet soon. Trump’s remarks come after Beijing infuriated him by expanding export controls on rare earth products that are used in smartphones, fighter […]

Sport

4 w. ago Trump vows to reach a ‘fantastic deal’ with China after future meeting with Xi

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. commands “great respect” from Beijing and that he will reach a “fantastic deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders meet soon. Trump’s remarks come after Beijing infuriated him by expanding export controls on rare earth products that are used in smartphones, […]

Sport

4 w. ago Joel Kotkin: Trump or not, the U.S. is a vastly better partner for Canada than China

Bending the knee to China would make Canada complicit partners in a growing alliance of autocratic powers

Culture