Canada, South Korea agree to work together on clean-energy supply chains

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The Canadian Press Canada and South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding on supply chains for critical minerals and the transition to clean energy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached the agreement with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during an official visit to Seoul today, where they also announced a new youth mobility arrangement. The Prime Minister's Office says both countries can play a "leading role" as "reliable partners" when it comes to the supply chain for electric vehicles and the critical minerals needed to make their batteries. The announcement comes as Canada's federal government is in a dispute...