Canada jeopardizing U.S. relations, trade deals by favouring Chinese takeovers

The impact of Chinese purchases of Canadian companies approved by the Liberal government is cause for concern in light of the ongoing and somewhat contentious NAFTA renegotiation.

The Conservatives, led by Andrew Scheer, will continue to highlight the impact backed by Chinese state-owned enterprises will have on the willingness of investors to do business in Canada, writes Matt Jeneroux. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MATT JENEROUX

February 14, 2018

Encouraging free trade is a cornerstone of the Conservative Party’s foreign affairs strategy. Gaining access to new markets in a mutually beneficial manner facilitates the dissemination of Canadian innovation, while creating jobs and a strong economy for Canadians. However, this enthusiasm to enga...

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