China Mining Council and Canada

Saint-Jacques: Terry Milewski: China 'microphone diplomacy' misfires again Chinese foreign minister berates Canadian reporter for asking about human rights Trudeau says Canada expressed 'dissatisfaction' over Chinese minister outburst An internal report last October by Ambassador Guy Saint-Jacques details a raft of complaints from an official with the China Mining Council about the unwanted surprises some mining companies encountered in Canada, according to CBC. Wang Jiahua "concerns seem to centre mostly in what he called less-developed, remote areas, where climate is harsh, infrastructure is less developed, and workforce is scarce," Saint-Jacques wrote. That sour note may help to explain declines in Chinese investment in Canada in favour of the United States, and serves as a backdrop to recent diplomatic jousting between the two countries. David Mulroney, Canada former ambassador to China, says Chinese resource companies want Canada to relax its regulations. "Some members felt that, when promoting potential investment projects, the provinces did not disclose the full picture about the mining environment, namely the risks and challenges, and that this led to misinformed decision." "Mr. Investors seek changes The document provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into troubled Chinese mining investments in Canada. Wang emphasized repeatedly the need for the Canadian side to be more comprehensive and forthcoming when presenting the mining environment in various regions of Canada." The obstacles should be "more clearly flagged." Saint-Jacques Oct. 13, 2015, report, circulated within Global Affairs as well as Natural Resources Canada, was obtained by CBC News under the Access to Information Act. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.