The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday edition that Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged continuing discussions about support for farmers affected by China's recent tariff hike on canola products. The Globe's Stephanie Levitz writes that Mr. Carney's comments followed criticism from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who accused him of weak leadership for not addressing the issue sooner since the tariffs were announced on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Beijing had announced 75.8-per-cent duties on Canadian canola seed, which followed the imposition of 100-per-cent tariffs on canola oil and meal in March. The move means all Canadian canola products are barred from China. Later Thursday, Mr. Carney did post on social media about the dispute, calling the duties unjustified, and saying that he has spoken to Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe about the issue. Mr. Carney's post said, "Premier Moe and I focused on a series of measures to support hard-working farmers." He said he and the Premier agreed to engage with industry leaders "in the near term" to discuss the options. The canola industry wants Ottawa to limit imports of used vegetable oils to shore up domestic demand, but Mr. Carney's statement did not mention that request.