Canada, China agree to establish communication channels, PM Carney's office says

OTTAWA, June 5 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed to establish regular communication channels between Canada and China in a call on Thursday, the prime minister's office said.

Carney and Li also discussed trade between the two countries, and committed their governments to working together to address the fentanyl crisis, the Canadian prime minister's office said in a statement.

"Carney took the opportunity to raise trade irritants affecting agriculture and agri-food products, including canola and seafood, as well as other issues, with Premier Li," the statement added.