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- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has billions of dollars invested in China, including stakes in Alibaba, Meituan-Dianping, Midea, Tencent and funds by Citic, FountainVest and Hillhouse
- Two Canadians remain in Chinese prison, as Sino-Canada relations went into a tailspin following the December 1 arrest of Huawei’s chief financial officer Sabrina Meng by Canada, responding to US extradition request
Michael Wernick is resigning over his role in the corporate corruption case that threatens the Liberals’ chances at re-election in October.
Michael Wernick is resigning over his role in the corporate corruption case that threatens the Liberals’ chances at re-election in October.
Some Canadian mothers are turning to Facebook to promote and discuss the use of pot when parenting. They say it helps them be more patient with their children. Doctors don’t agree.
Some Canadian mothers are turning to Facebook to promote and discuss the use of pot when parenting. They say it helps them be more patient with their children. Doctors don’t agree.
As pair face 100th day in detention, diplomatic staff warn of the implications of the case amid concerns China is undermining principle of diplomatic immunity.
As pair face 100th day in detention, diplomatic staff warn of the implications of the case amid concerns China is undermining principle of diplomatic immunity.
Ren Zhengfei says US case against his daughter Meng Wanzhou should not damage his company’s relationship with Canada.
Ren Zhengfei says US case against his daughter Meng Wanzhou should not damage his company’s relationship with Canada.
The world’s largest telecoms equipment maker also faces charges of obstructing justice, becoming a lightning rod for the Trump administration’s tough China policies.
The world’s largest telecoms equipment maker also faces charges of obstructing justice, becoming a lightning rod for the Trump administration’s tough China policies.
The FAA said new data suggested similarities between Sunday’s deadly crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX and October’s crash of a Lion Air plane. The US announcement came hours after Canada grounded its fleet of 737 MAX planes.
The FAA said new data suggested similarities between Sunday’s deadly crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX and October’s crash of a Lion Air plane. The US announcement came hours after Canada grounded its fleet of 737 MAX planes.
Meng Wanzhou is suing Canada for violating her rights from the comfort of house arrest in stark contrast to the two Canadians detained in China.
Meng Wanzhou is suing Canada for violating her rights from the comfort of house arrest in stark contrast to the two Canadians detained in China.
Amid the diplomatic row over the Huawei executive’s arrest and the two detained Canadians, Beijing and Ottawa are also being watched carefully around the world after strikingly different reactions to domestic law-related scandals.
Amid the diplomatic row over the Huawei executive’s arrest and the two detained Canadians, Beijing and Ottawa are also being watched carefully around the world after strikingly different reactions to domestic law-related scandals.
Group issues joint statement saying his arrest ‘has a chilling effect on all those who are committed to advance constructive US-China relations’.
Group issues joint statement saying his arrest ‘has a chilling effect on all those who are committed to advance constructive US-China relations’.
China blocked imports from the country’s biggest exporter of canola, Richardson International, in what is believed to be retaliation for arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.
China blocked imports from the country’s biggest exporter of canola, Richardson International, in what is believed to be retaliation for arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.
Trudeau has been accused of pressuring the country’s former attorney general to abandon the prosecution of engineering company SNC-Lavalin.
Trudeau has been accused of pressuring the country’s former attorney general to abandon the prosecution of engineering company SNC-Lavalin.
Protesters at Meng Wanzhou’s latest Vancouver court appearance called for the release of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, who are held by China.
Protesters at Meng Wanzhou’s latest Vancouver court appearance called for the release of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, who are held by China.
Butts, who is at the centre of a major political crisis, on Wednesday denied he had pressured the then-justice minister to allow a major firm to avoid a corruption trial last year.
Butts, who is at the centre of a major political crisis, on Wednesday denied he had pressured the then-justice minister to allow a major firm to avoid a corruption trial last year.
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou faces extradition to the US after she was accused of lying to banks about the company’s alleged dealings with Iran. In court on Wednesday, her lawyer raised worries over comments made by US President Donald Trump about the case.
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou faces extradition to the US after she was accused of lying to banks about the company’s alleged dealings with Iran. In court on Wednesday, her lawyer raised worries over comments made by US President Donald Trump about the case.
A political scandal has rocked Justin Trudeau’s government in an election year and led to the resignations of two top ministers as well as Trudeau’s top aide and best friend.
A political scandal has rocked Justin Trudeau’s government in an election year and led to the resignations of two top ministers as well as Trudeau’s top aide and best friend.
No scientific basis for alleged contamination of oil-seed crop, says Canadian government, which is ‘working very, very hard’ with Chinese counterparts after major exporter’s permit is revoked.
No scientific basis for alleged contamination of oil-seed crop, says Canadian government, which is ‘working very, very hard’ with Chinese counterparts after major exporter’s permit is revoked.
Building the maze required weeks of planning, tens of thousands of dollars and 370 truckloads of snow.
Building the maze required weeks of planning, tens of thousands of dollars and 370 truckloads of snow.
The legal offensive signals a more aggressive stance against the US government, which has been trying to persuade other countries to ban Huawei gear from telecommunications networks.
The legal offensive signals a more aggressive stance against the US government, which has been trying to persuade other countries to ban Huawei gear from telecommunications networks.
Treasury Board president Jane Philpott says she cannot defend the government over claims the attorney general was pressured to drop a bribery prosecution. Jody Wilson-Raybould resigned as attorney general last week, and has refused to say she has confidence in PM Justin Trudeau.
Treasury Board president Jane Philpott says she cannot defend the government over claims the attorney general was pressured to drop a bribery prosecution. Jody Wilson-Raybould resigned as attorney general last week, and has refused to say she has confidence in PM Justin Trudeau.
Canadian immigration officer ‘JW00237’ branded three Huawei staff as spies in 2016, an effort cast in new light by the US pursuit of the firm and CFO Meng Wanzhou.
Canadian immigration officer ‘JW00237’ branded three Huawei staff as spies in 2016, an effort cast in new light by the US pursuit of the firm and CFO Meng Wanzhou.
Spokesman for China’s legislature accuses Washington of disrupting market competition with political interference in the telecom giant’s economic activity.
Spokesman for China’s legislature accuses Washington of disrupting market competition with political interference in the telecom giant’s economic activity.
The world’s largest telecoms equipment supplier looks to contest US move to ban federal agencies from using the firm’s products.
The world’s largest telecoms equipment supplier looks to contest US move to ban federal agencies from using the firm’s products.
Meng asserts authorities detained, searched and interrogated her before telling her she was under arrest.
Meng asserts authorities detained, searched and interrogated her before telling her she was under arrest.
Canadian officials conducted a “thorough and diligent review of the evidence” and determined it was sufficient to present the case to a judge for extradition, the Canadian Justice Department said.
Canadian officials conducted a “thorough and diligent review of the evidence” and determined it was sufficient to present the case to a judge for extradition, the Canadian Justice Department said.
The 74-year-old Italian archbishop served as the envoy to Canada from 2001 to 2009.
The 74-year-old Italian archbishop served as the envoy to Canada from 2001 to 2009.
Chinese envoys ramp up support for telecom giant as United States maintains pressure to exclude company from 5G networks.
Chinese envoys ramp up support for telecom giant as United States maintains pressure to exclude company from 5G networks.
Law professor says she can see no reason why process should not begin, while extradition expert agrees but believes the decision would be ‘very foolish’.
Law professor says she can see no reason why process should not begin, while extradition expert agrees but believes the decision would be ‘very foolish’.
Justin Trudeau says former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould could be removed from the ruling Liberal Party after she refused to say she had confidence in him. She told MPs that Trudeau’s office inappropriately tried to get her to prevent the criminal prosecution of Quebec engineering giant SNC-Lavalin.
Justin Trudeau says former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould could be removed from the ruling Liberal Party after she refused to say she had confidence in him. She told MPs that Trudeau’s office inappropriately tried to get her to prevent the criminal prosecution of Quebec engineering giant SNC-Lavalin.
Huawei denies in a Seattle court that it engaged in a scheme to steal trade secrets from T-Mobile, committed wire fraud and obstructed justice.
Huawei denies in a Seattle court that it engaged in a scheme to steal trade secrets from T-Mobile, committed wire fraud and obstructed justice.
The US and Canada, where the mother of four is now expected to be detained for an extended period as she fights extradition to the US, have a PR headache on their hands.
An expected trade deal between Washington and Beijing may return Meng Wanzhou to China and help Canada resolve a big diplomatic headache.
With Beijing and Ottawa at loggerheads, ambassador John McCallum is taking an unorthodox approach in the stand-off over Meng Wanzhou.
All-purpose phrases such as the rule of law in the case of the detained Huawei executive merely ignore the highly selective way in which US prosecutors enforce sanctions.
The days of American travellers worrying about the lack of creature comforts in China are long gone. In the current political climate, between the trade war and China’s detention of Canadians, paranoia reigns.
With the Americans yet to make a formal application to a Canadian judge for the extradition of the Huawei executive, there are hopes she may be released to make way for a trade deal.