Canada-China Relations committee  We don't have any specific examples, but we know that Canadian companies are actively looking at opportunities that might be available through the AIIB, as well as, obviously, the other international financial institutions and the belt and road initiative. Canadian companies are

Canada-China Relations committee  Well, we're speaking to companies that are pursuing opportunities, but I don't have any specific examples.

Canada-China Relations committee  It has only been a few weeks since the coronavirus began to become a very significant problem for China. Measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus are increasing each day. Neighbouring countries are closing their borders and flights are being cancelled. The markets are cl

Canada-China Relations committee  Greater China includes Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Canada-China Relations committee  Mainland China means China without the neighbouring islands. Greater China includes those islands.

Canada-China Relations committee  Unfortunately, I cannot answer that question.

Canada-China Relations committee  I am an expert in trade relations with China, not an expert in China's territorial affairs.

Canada-China Relations committee  No, it does not include those territories.

Canada-China Relations committee  I would just add that we are mindful of the issues at stake and of the risks and we are constantly assessing how Canada can mitigate the risks that are inherent to those sectors.

Canada-China Relations committee  We've talked about canola and pork, and there has been talk about other sectors that have weakened a little bit. There is no clear link between those downtrends and the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, Mr. Chairman. There have been other sectors, as Mr. Verheul has mentioned, where export

Canada-China Relations committee  Yes, we have added resources on the trade commissioner service side. We've added some 25 resources in the past two years. We have three consulates on the mainland in addition to the embassy, and 10 trade offices were expanded over the years. It has certainly helped increase the n

Canada-China Relations committee  Looking at 2018 numbers, our exports were $27.6 billion. Our imports were $75.6 billion. The total trade is $103 billion.

Canada-China Relations committee  The deficit will be the difference between $75 billion and $27 billion.

Canada-China Relations committee  I apologize, Mr. Chairman. I don't have a calculator.

Canada-China Relations committee  Yes. As we've talked about, there has been a chilling, with increased scrutiny at border points. It's not across the board; it's anecdotal. Some Canadian businesses are still doing well. Even within sectors the experiences are different. Business people are looking at what's happ