Former Minister Freeland Expresses Doubt About Ottawas Deal With China

Then-Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland takes part in a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, on Dec. 3, 2024. The Canadian Press/Spencer ColbyFormer Liberal MP and cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland says Ottawa should be skeptical of commitments from Beijing, as it has committed human rights violations and can’t be considered a reliable partner.Freeland made the comment in an interview with Bloomberg’s David Westin on Feb. 25. She said that China is the “big winner” when it comes to the soured trade relations between Canada and the United States.