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In China, a leap forward by Canada
From Thursday's Globe and Mail
Published Wednesday, Feb. 08, 2012 7:30PM EST
Last updated Wednesday, Feb. 08, 2012 11:00PM EST
The foreign investment promotion and protection agreement with China is a significant accomplishment, in this respect putting Canada ahead of the United States and Europe.
The fruits of Stephen Harpers visit may not be glamorous beef tallow is among the topics but they add up to a surprising success, considering the Prime Ministers initial reluctance to engage in personal diplomacy with Chinese leaders.
In China, a leap forward by Canada - The Globe and Mail
What's also very interesting is that CBC was reporting tonight that it appears we will be closing more than a few consulates in the US. Supposedly *cough* for budget reasons
Some Canadian consulates in U.S. could be shut
Country has 21 consular and trade office in United States
CBC News
Posted: Feb 8, 2012 11:34 PM ET
Last Updated: Feb 8, 2012 11:51 PM ET
While Prime Minister Stephen Harper is in China this week trying to open doors for new bilateral trade and investment opportunities, his government is quietly reviewing plans to padlock some of Canadas consulates in the United States.
Sources tell CBC News that up to eight Canadian consulates and trade offices in cities across the U.S. could be closed by the end of the year.
Here's the key part of the story:
Shifting focus
It is also linked to a broader shift in the focus of Canadian trade and foreign policy away from the struggling economies in the U.S. and Europe, and more towards the rapidly growing markets in Asia and South America.
Harper is taking that message directly to China this week.
Diversifying our markets is a key priority for Canada, Harper told reporters in Beijing.
We look forward to expanding our co-operation in many important areas including energy and natural resources, tourism and education.
Some Canadian consulates in U.S. could be shut - Politics - CBC News
In China, a leap forward by Canada
From Thursday's Globe and Mail
Published Wednesday, Feb. 08, 2012 7:30PM EST
Last updated Wednesday, Feb. 08, 2012 11:00PM EST
The foreign investment promotion and protection agreement with China is a significant accomplishment, in this respect putting Canada ahead of the United States and Europe.
The fruits of Stephen Harpers visit may not be glamorous beef tallow is among the topics but they add up to a surprising success, considering the Prime Ministers initial reluctance to engage in personal diplomacy with Chinese leaders.
In China, a leap forward by Canada - The Globe and Mail
What's also very interesting is that CBC was reporting tonight that it appears we will be closing more than a few consulates in the US. Supposedly *cough* for budget reasons
Some Canadian consulates in U.S. could be shut
Country has 21 consular and trade office in United States
CBC News
Posted: Feb 8, 2012 11:34 PM ET
Last Updated: Feb 8, 2012 11:51 PM ET
While Prime Minister Stephen Harper is in China this week trying to open doors for new bilateral trade and investment opportunities, his government is quietly reviewing plans to padlock some of Canadas consulates in the United States.
Sources tell CBC News that up to eight Canadian consulates and trade offices in cities across the U.S. could be closed by the end of the year.
Here's the key part of the story:
Shifting focus
It is also linked to a broader shift in the focus of Canadian trade and foreign policy away from the struggling economies in the U.S. and Europe, and more towards the rapidly growing markets in Asia and South America.
Harper is taking that message directly to China this week.
Diversifying our markets is a key priority for Canada, Harper told reporters in Beijing.
We look forward to expanding our co-operation in many important areas including energy and natural resources, tourism and education.
Some Canadian consulates in U.S. could be shut - Politics - CBC News