Business before politics: Why Canada needs a national business plan for China

A trade deal might lower hurdles for Canadian exporters, but as a stand-alone solution, it will not trigger a big boost to Canadian exports to China.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Parliament's Centre Block wave during Mr. Li's visit to Canada last September.
The Canadian government had its first round of exploratory talks with China last month as a precursor to potential negotiations for a free trade agreement. But before Canada executes a new economic arrangement with China, the first step should be completion of a national business plan to significant...

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