Canada-China Trade Deal: What Does it Mean for Canadian Energy?

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From an energy perspective, the deal opens the door to co-operation on conventional and low-carbon technologies, but it also raises concerns about national security and economic dependence on a market that has used trade as a political tool. To break down the energy side of the agreement, Evan welcomes Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute back to the show.
19 Jan 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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