Barton’s Resignation Gives Ottawa an Opportunity to Change China Approach

Barton’s Resignation Gives Ottawa an Opportunity to Change China Approach
Canada's ambassador to China Dominic Barton in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Paul Chiasson
Shane Miller
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Canada has just received yet another opportunity that would help it refine its approach to China: the news that Dominic Barton has decided to step down as ambassador to China at the end of the year.