The business, environmental, political, security and self-interest cases for energy exports to Japan

In Western Canada, where the full range and importance of the trade relationship with Japan is well understood and appreciated, the hope that 'we don’t blow it this time' runs strong. But it is clouded by real worry.

This week’s visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s third largest trade partner, Japan, needs to go better than the German chancellor’s visit six months ago. And that means a more sensible conversation about energy exports. Not just for Japan’s sake, but for Canada’s as well, writes Carlo Dade. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY CARLO DADE

January 11, 2023

CALGARY—Given Canada’s current focus on Asia and continued trade difficulties with its first and second largest trading partners, the United States and China, this week’s visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s third largest trade partner, Japan, needs to go better ...

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