# 'Punishment' or procedure? Pessimism lingers over efforts to lift China's canola ban | CBC News

> Canadian lawmakers heard conflicting explanations for China's refusal to import Canadian canola seed, which threatens the spring planting season for a second year. Canada's ambassador Dominic Barton said he believes Beijing acted as punishment linked to the Meng Wanzhou case, while Global Affairs officials said there was no clear link.

- Date: 2020-02-14 · published 2020-02-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: geopolitics · region Canada · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/54584-punishment-or-procedure-pessimism-lingers-over-efforts-to-lift-china-s-canola
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

With no near-term resolution, Canadian canola export flows to China remain blocked, supporting the case for wider price discounts on Canadian canola. Political rather than market drivers mean timing of any reopening is highly uncertain.

## Sources

- cbc.ca: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canola-china-barton-update-1.5461277

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