Canada's Finance Minister, François-Philippe Champagne, stated that his visit to China included discussions on human rights, emphasizing that bilateral trade must adhere to international standards.

Earlier this month, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defended the measures, which he said were a key ask by innovators, particularly in the tech sector

Canada's finance minister, François-Philippe Champagne, is in China to diversify trading partners and strengthen the economy. This visit follows a previous one by Prime Minister Mark Carney, aiming to navigate trade relations amidst global economic shifts.

Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is scheduled to visit China later this week on a trade-diversification mission, a trip confirmed by a spokesperson from his office.