This is a very difficult moment in the relationship between Canada and China, the detentions of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are unacceptable. Chrystia Freeland More Quotes by Chrystia Freeland More Quotes From Chrystia Freeland Shocked by the comments made to the press by the Syrian Honorary Consul in Montreal and the views he has espoused publicly on social media and elsewhere, neither my team nor I were aware that officials at Global Affairs Canada had approved this appointment. Chrystia Freeland world Were not the first country to find itself in this situation with China and the Chinese practice seems to be to avoid in the early stages of these kinds of standoffs, to avoid higher level meanings, i have sought repeatedly a meeting with the Wang Yi, the foreign minister, my counterpart. Thus far that meeting hasnt happened. But if Chinese officials are listening to us today, let me repeat that I would be very, very keen to meet with Minister Wang Yi or to speak with him over the phone at the earliest opportunity. Chrystia Freeland world We were very clear that as long as the 232 tariffs were there it would be very, very hard for us to ratify the new NAFTA, and that is why we did not table the legislation, now that that big obstacle is lifted, full steam ahead. Chrystia Freeland top-news We have been meeting with many leading Democrats to talk to them about the new NAFTA, we have a good, strong conversation happening. Chrystia Freeland top-news I am still concerned about U.S. protectionism and I think it would be naive for anyone to think that there is any kind of permanent safety or security. The reality is that this U.S. administration is openly, explicitly, and proudly protectionist. Chrystia Freeland top-news People need to be very careful around opening up what could really be a Pandora's box. Chrystia Freeland top-news We do not believe there is any scientific basis for this. Chrystia Freeland world We've talked about it with Germany because we have a good relationship with Germany and our European partners generally, and Germany is having some deliberations of its own too. Chrystia Freeland top-news Rahaf wanted Canadians to see that she has arrived at her new home, but she had a very long and tiring journey and so would prefer not to take questions today. And she is now going to go to her new home. Chrystia Freeland top-news Our extradition partners should not seek to politicize the extradition process or use it for ends other than the pursuit of justice. Chrystia Freeland top-news Canada is deeply concerned by the detention of Mr. Canadian Michael Kovrig and Canada has raised the case directly to Chinese officials. Chrystia Freeland top-news We are acting very much in sorrow, not in anger. Chrystia Freeland company-news We will not escalate and we will not back down. Chrystia Freeland top-news Canada does not conduct its diplomacy through ad hominem attacks... and we refrain particularly from ad hominem attacks when it comes to a close ally. Chrystia Freeland top-news Canada does not conduct its diplomacy through ad hominem attacks ... and we refrain particularly from ad hominem attacks when it comes from a close ally. Chrystia Freeland top-news I personally do believe that an agreement on rules of origin is really achievable but it is also the case that nothing is done until everything is done. Chrystia Freeland business Coordinated action and cooperation are needed to build resilience and reinforce our democratic institutions and process against foreign interference by state and non-state actors, there is a concern within the G7 countries that authoritarian states are actively working to undermine democratic systems ... today we said 'enough is enough'. Chrystia Freeland top-news When I was a kid in junior high, I had an assignment to discuss how to rescue poor people in India. I remember my teacher at the time considered it an impossible problem. Now, we're not talking that way anymore. We're sure not talking about that for China. They're rescuing themselves thanks to globalization. Chrystia Freeland timerememberteacherpeople Sometimes, the aftermath is more devastating than the storm. That is the story of the 2008 financial crisis. It was disastrous at the time, but what has been worse is how long it has lingered. Chrystia Freeland stormtimesometimeslong It's good to be good at playing defence, but the best defence is a strong offence. Chrystia Freeland playingbestgoodstrong
