January 15, 2026
RED FM News Desk
On Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first day of meetings in Beijing, Canada and China agreed to step up co-operation on clean and conventional energy, signalling a thaw in relations after years of diplomatic strain.
The non-binding agreement marks the resumption of ministerial-level energy talks, which a senior Canadian official said had not taken place for nearly a decade. However, the discussions have yet to resolve an ongoing tariff dispute between the two countries.
The memorandum of understanding, signed by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, stops short of committing Beijing to purchase additional Canadian petroleum or liquefied natural gas. Hodgson said China has made it clear it wants greater access to Canadian products but did not offer firm guarantees.
Under the agreement, both sides will explore collaboration on oil and gas resource development, liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, as well as efforts to reduce emissions.
Carney’s visit is part of a broader strategy to ease tensions with Beijing and expand Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade. The prime minister is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.
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