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Canada urged to adopt U.S. approach to goods made with forced labour from China’s Xinjiang
Canada is facing mounting pressure to mirror the United States' hardline stance on imports from China's Xinjiang region, where widespread forced labour of Uyghur Muslims has been documented. Advocates are calling on Ottawa to adopt a rebuttable presumption model — treating all goods from the region as tainted unless importers can demonstrate otherwise. The shift would place the burden of proof on businesses, fundamentally toughening Canada's current approach to supply chain accountability.
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Politics Insider: In Beijing, Canadian CEOs say they see business opportunities in China
Canadian insurance giants Manulife and Sun Life are signaling confidence in the Chinese market, with top executives making the case for deeper business ties during a high-profile visit to Beijing. The trip comes at a pivotal moment as Canada navigates a complex and often strained diplomatic relationship with China. For corporate Canada, the message is clear: geopolitical friction notwithstanding, the world's second-largest economy remains too big to ignore.
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Canada, China sign pledge in Beijing to deepen financial-sector ties
Canada and China have formalized a commitment to strengthen financial ties, signing a pledge in Beijing following high-level meetings between Canadian officials and their Chinese counterparts. The agreement signals a deliberate push to deepen economic cooperation between the two countries at a moment when global trade relationships are being rapidly reshuffled. For Canada, expanding financial links with China represents both a strategic diversification play and a significant diplomatic signal.
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