I refer to my other comments in this thread. China is not a reliable partner, it frequently engages in coercion and bullying it’s “partners,” Canada can’t ignore human right issues in China.

There is no other way for Canada to diversify it’s trade and becoming independent from individual countries, especially China and the U.S.

China has been trying a lot to become self-sufficient, but in some areas they failed. Food is one of them. China is a major food importer, it’s imports exceed by far the exports (often with ration of 20 and 30 to 1).

But even if China would be able to grow canola domestically, it wouldn’t mean too much as Canada must diversify its trade anyway. Just because China isn’t a reliable partner and engages in coercion whenever the government deems it appropriate. Diversifying trade is the only way, not in the least as Canada and other allies can’t ignore human rights, e.g., China’s genocide in Xinjiang and Tibet, its aggression against Taiwan, and so on.

China cant’ find the canola in the relevant quantities and qualities elsewhere. The game Beijing has been playing with Canada this year is the same as in other countries.

More importantly, Canada must diversify its trade anyway - not just regarding the U.S. but any other state that poses a threat to its autonomy. And China is well known for its coercive practices. It’s simply not a reliable partner.

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The government is also promising new support for canola farmers and other sectors hit by U.S. and Chinese tariffs, all with measures that could have a positive long-term impact. For example, the budget proposes $75 million in the next five yearrs (starting 2026) to the AgriMarketing Program “to enhance the diversification and promotion of Canada’s agriculture, agri-food, fish, and seafood products into new markets" to “strike new trade agreements.”

Tariff-affected sectors (such as canola, lumber, steel, aluminum) will get access to the announced Strategic Response Fund to help producers find new markets, while impacted workers will be supported by “a major reskilling effort.”

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This is absolutely disgusting, and I don’t think this can be done accidentally. This platform must be banned everywhere and immediately imo.