Canada will not begin formal free trade talks with China — at least not yet. 'Exploratory discussions'"I'm pleased we will continue our exploratory discussions towards a comprehensive free trade agreement between Canada and China. The allure of a free trade deal with the world's second-largest economy had proved irresistible. "China is open to bilateral talks for a free trade agreement," he said through translation. And unlike Canada's other free trade partners, China is a one-party state with a spotty human rights record.

Source: CBC News December 04, 2017 11:36 UTC