main message: Canada needs a stronger relationship with China, it would be "irresponsible" not to pursue one. Pierre Trudeau and his generation has already established this. The Canadian public is hesitant to embrace China, partly due to concerns about foreign ownership of companies, human rights and intellectual property rights. During Tuesday’s event Trudeau mentioned his commitment to defending the last two, as well as expressing untempered support for trade and investment. Also Tuesday, Trudeau would not confirm Chinese reports that Canada is formally applying for membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, only saying Canada views the possibility favourably.

Source: National Post August 30, 2016 12:44 UTC