søndag 3. desember 2017

Does Trudeau really believe trade with China is ‘free’?


Last Sunday afternoon, while Canadians settled in for the Grey Cup game, the Prime Minister's Office announced that Justin Trudeau will fly to Beijing this weekend for talks about "a progressive trade agenda" as well as "frank dialogue on human rights issues like good governance, freedom of speech and the rule of law." Frank dialogue on human rights? The federal Liberals are dreaming if they think skeptical Canadians will buy the official line on Mr. Trudeau's sudden visit to China.