By Canadian Press

Ottawa hasn’t been upfront in past about China risks for businesses: Joly

Dec 19, 2022 | 2:15 PM

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa has not been clear with Canadian businesses in past years about the risks of operating in China.

In a discussion with the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, Joly says it’s up to businesses to choose how much they invest in China, but the federal government has a duty to help them navigate the risks. 

This month, the government unveiled its long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy, which seeks closer economic, military and diplomatic ties in the region to counterbalance China’s growing sway.

Joly says an implementation plan will be released in the coming weeks.

She also says Canada’s goal is to be as close to Japan and South Korea as the country is already with Germany, France and the U.K.

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Joly says investing in large infrastructure projects will help boost Canada’s brand in developing countries.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 19, 2022. 

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