You can always tell when something is a bit off when politicians avoid an opportunity to gain popularity.
What I mean by this is that all the polls show China’s government is horrendously unpopular among Canadians, with up to 90% of the country having a negative view.
Similarly, about 80% want Huawei banned.
And an almost-equal number want Canada to pursue trade partners other than China and reduce our dependence on China.
So, getting tough on China would be an easy way for the federal government to score political points.
They would be both standing up for the country, and boosting their own political fortunes.
