OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Friday that human rights have been on the agenda during his trade mission to China. Champagne was wrapping up a five-day visit to China focused on deepening integration in financial services. The Champagne-led visit followed up on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to China in January, which was the first official visit by a Canadian prime minister in eight years. Carney subsequently declined to give a direct answer when asked on Monday whether he believes there is forced labour in China. Carney said he expected Champagne to discuss “issues of supply chain integrity, including forced labour (and) child labour,” during his visit to China.

Source: National Post April 03, 2026 15:07 UTC