Creating a new future for Canada’s auto sector

It is now in Canada’s interest to re-shape a fundamental transformation and renewal of the auto sector towards electric vehicles, and China is a leader in that regard.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, on Jan. 16. Building bridges with China, re-enforced by additional diversification with other friendly countries, is a good strategy to enhance Canada’s national interest, write Jatin Nathwani and Artie Ng. Photograph courtesy of X

Opinion

BY JATIN NATHWANI, ARTIE NG

January 21, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement to forge a new Canada-China partnership to diversify trade and catalyze massive new levels of investment is a welcome development—timely, relevant, and a necessary antidote to threats emerging from the current American administra...

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