Commentary
A pattern is emerging in Canada that demands critical scrutiny. It is gaining momentum just as the nation faces increasing pressure between its closest strategic ally and its most systemically hostile trade partner.
Renewed calls to deepen engagement with the People’s Republic of China, framed as pragmatic or cloaked in economic expediency, have re-entered the national discourse. From newspaper commentaries downplaying the threat posed by Beijing, to public statements by premiers such as Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe urging Ottawa to re-engage with the Chinese regime amid tensions between the United States and Canada, the messaging is not new. It is, however, increasingly reckless….