Canadian senators eyeing trade deal with Taiwan‘LIKE-MINDED PARTNER’: Tako van Popta said it would be inappropriate to delay signing the deal with Taiwan because of China, adding he would promote the issueBy Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNACanadian senators have stressed Taiwan’s importance for international trade and expressed enthusiasm for ensuring the Taiwan-Canada trade cooperation framework agreement is implemented this year. Carney told Canadian Broadcasting Corp that his government is capable of conducting trade with both Taiwan and China. “We have trade relations with Taiwan, but we’re focusing on strengthening our trade relations with China. Paramvir Bains of the Liberal Party told CNA that Canada is actively pursuing diversification of its trade, adding that Canada-Taiwan trade ties have been close for many years, and that Canada’s decision to improve trade ties with Beijing did not conflict with its willingness to do business with Taiwan. Taiwan is Canada’s sixth-largest trade partner in Asia, and its semiconductor industry enjoys global renown, he said, adding that Emtar Technologies, from his own constituency, Richmond, has close ties with Taiwan.

Source: Taipei Times February 25, 2026 17:16 UTC