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Beyond De-Risking: China and Canada’s Trade Resilience

Join our panel of experts for a discussion on Canada–China trade, economic security, and diversification on October 9, 2026. Drawing on findings from The China Institute’s latest report, Beyond De-Risking: China and Canada’s Trade Resilience, the panel will examine where vulnerabilities and opportunities lie, and what they mean for Canada’s broader trade strategy in the Asia-Pacific.
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Canada–China Trade in H1 2026: Resource-Led Export Growth and Selective Re-Engagement

Resource-led export growth and improved market access in selected sectors are reshaping Canada–China trade, even as imports decline.

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Director Rheault on Cold War lessons and limits for global AI governance amid US–China competition

This commentary examines the possibilities and limitations of applying Cold war arms-control frameworks to frontier AI governance.

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Beyond De-Risking: China and Canada’s Trade Resilience

New report examines which forms of economic integration best strengthen Canada's trade resilience.

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