Canada’s potential relationship with China must be put in perspective

Unless it can stimulate the development of industries of the future—the Internet of Things, genomics, smart infrastructure, and next-generation manufacturing—Canada will continue to be heavily dependent on exporting raw materials to China.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in Ottawa on June 1.
TORONTO—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s China visit this week will bring benefits to Canada, but they should not be exaggerated. What’s less clear is what the Chinese want in return. It’s hard to believe they don’t want anything. And despite all the expected words of friendship and “res...

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