News Analysis
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will lead a trade delegation to China this week as Ottawa pursues closer ties with Beijing.
Champagne, who once played a crucial role in cabinet strengthening Canada against security threats posed by China, will now focus on improving trade between the two countries as part of the high-level visit.
The minister will be in China from April 1 to April 4, meeting with business leaders and senior officials in finance and banking.
The visit aims to increase partnerships and investments as part of Canada’s strategy to diversify trade and double non-U.S. exports within a decade….