The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.

"We expect the U.S. administration to respect Canadian sovereignty," Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

Donald Trump veered unexpectedly into a rant about Canadian ice hockey when asked about London’s efforts to reset relations with Beijing. Speaking on Thursday, the 79-year-old president warned that closer ties with China could have far-reaching consequences for Canada,

The US-Canada men's hockey Olympic rivalry, born a century ago, has produced plenty of teeth-clenching drama, but after political tension spilled onto the ice last year, the upcoming Winter Games showdown could serve up the fiercest clash yet.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls Canada's potential pivot to China trade "a disaster," directly challenging PM Mark Carney's recent economic stance.

"Multiple" fatalities were reported from a shooting in the Cree First Nation community of Mistissini in northern Quebec, Canada, local officials said.

OTTAWA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Canada's economic growth stalled in November as growth in services was offset by weakness in goods-producing industries, data showed on Friday, offering fresh clues on the state of the economy after almost a year of tariff and uncertainty.

President Donald Trump has slammed Canada's trade agreement with China, terming it a deal that would be detrimental to the country. Canada Systematically Destroying Itself, Says Trump In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday,