Canadian firms look to China as views change

Survey shows strong push to expand as policy signals improve

Canadian firms are moving from a "wait-and-see" approach to more active positioning in the Chinese market, business groups say, as improving sentiment and clearer policy signals encourage them to reengage and pursue new opportunities.

"For many Canadian companies, this is a constructive time to deepen or expand commercial engagement with China, provided they do so strategically and with appropriate planning and risk management," said Bijan Ahmadi, executive director and chief operating officer of the Canada China Business Council.