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Author: Matthew Scace, Greg Mercer, Carrie Tait
Publication Date: January 16, 2026 - 21:03
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Deal with China offers Alberta canola farmers relief, but sparks concern in Ontario’s auto sector
January 16, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney crossed off a major item on Western Canada’s wish list Friday when he announced that China will ease tariffs on canola, albeit as part of a deal that weakens protections for the domestic auto industry.
But canola producers, who have been begging for relief for months, are far from rejoicing.
Southern Ontario remains locked in a deep freeze, with wind chills as low as - 35 C and Toronto logging its longest stretch of below-freezing temperatures in 11 years.
February 7, 2026 - 12:12 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Ottawa
Southern Ontario remains locked in a deep freeze, with wind chills as low as - 35 C and Toronto logging its longest stretch of below-freezing temperatures in 11 years.
February 7, 2026 - 12:12 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Canada
Valérie Maltais of La Baie, Que., won bronze for Canada in the women's 3,000-metre speedskating event Saturday with a time of three minutes 56.93 seconds.
February 7, 2026 - 11:36 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada




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