Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said China’s punishing duties on Canadian canola are more harmful to the province than U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. He wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to step up diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue with Beijing—even during the election. (The Logic)

Talking point: In March, China slapped 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola oil, canola meal and peas, plus 25 per cent levies on pork and seafood products. Beijing linked them to Canada’s steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. Moe, in Ottawa for the Canada Strong and Free Network conference, told reporters he asked Carney, who is campaigning as Liberal leader in the federal election, to get involved “as quickly as possible.” He also said this week that Carney should contact China’s President Xi Jinping and that Canada should end its tariffs on Chinese EVs. If Carney can pause his campaign to meet with his cabinet committee on U.S. relations, Moe said, then he can do the same for a priority affecting Saskatchewan’s $20-billion canola industry.