BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Carney has said Canada is looking to enter a “new era of relations” with China and the two countries signed a number of agreements this week on energy, agriculture and animal health.
The prime minister said at the meeting that he is “extremely pleased” the countries are moving ahead with a new strategic partnership.
Carney said the countries are focusing on areas where they can make historic gains — agriculture, energy and climate.
“Together, we can build on the best of what this relationship has been in the past to create a new one, adapt it to new global realities to deliver stability, security and prosperity for our peoples,” Carney said at the meeting.
The meeting is the second between the two leaders, following a discussion the two had on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea in October.
Premier Li Qiang said in a live translation provided by the Chinese government this week that Carney’s meeting with Xi will pave the way for “upward growth” in the relationship.
Before the trip, Canadian officials told reporters to expect possible movement on — but not an end to — a tariff dispute affecting electric vehicles and canola.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Thursday that negotiations were still ongoing about the issue and that Carney would have more to say about the talks after he meets with Xi.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 15, 2026.
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press
