Canola tariff relief welcomed by northern Ontario farmers By March 1, China is expected to lower tariffs on Canadian canola to a combined rate of about 15 percent, following an agreement-in-principle between the two countries Photo by SUBMITTEDArticle content A proposed steep drop in Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola is being hailed as a golden opportunity for Temiskaming area farmers. Try refreshing your browser, or Canola tariff relief welcomed by northern Ontario farmers Back to video We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Terry Phillips, a long-time canola grower, Reeve of Kerns Township and an Ontario Canola Growers Committee member, said the deal struck by the Canadian delegation is a good one. Will Runnalls, Chair of Ontario Canola Growers, said the Chinese market is vitally important for the province’s producers. “We welcome the announcement made in Beijing to provide significant tariff relief for Canadian canola seed and meal,” he said.