Discussion · Oral Questions
Anita Anand Liberal
“China's foreign minister is visiting Canada for the first time in nearly ten years, and we welcome this visit. We will work with China on trade, the economy, and global security when it helps Canada, while always protecting our country's security and values.”
“Mr. Speaker, our government will always stand up for Canadians, protect our national interests and engage from a position of strength. We welcome the upcoming visit of Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, the first such bilateral visit to Canada in nearly a decade. We will also work with China where it advances Canada’s national interests, including on trade, economic stability and global security, while defending Canada’s sovereignty, security and values unequivocally.”
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Mr. Speaker, our government will always stand up for Canadians, protect our national interests and engage from a position of strength. We welcome the upcoming visit of Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, the first such bilateral visit to Canada in nearly a decade. We will also work with China where it advances Canada’s national interests, including on trade, economic stability and global security, while defending Canada’s sovereignty, security and values unequivocally.