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Dominic Barton’s appointment as Canada’s ambassador to China has always been controversial due to his deep business ties with China as the former head of global consulting firm McKinsey.
Canada’s Envoy to China Criticized for Linking Collectivism With Confucianism
Barton’s request to Canadians to understand China’s priorities and values draws ire of Conservative MP and scholar
Dominic Barton’s appointment as Canada’s ambassador to China has always been sharply criticized by the Conservatives due to his deep business ties with China as the former head of global consulting firm McKinsey.
Canada's ambassador to China Dominic Barton waits to appear before the House of Commons committee on Canada-China relations in Ottawa on Feb. 5, 2020. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
Rahul Vaidyanath
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Rahul Vaidyanath
Journalist
Rahul Vaidyanath is a journalist with The Epoch Times in Ottawa. His areas of expertise include the economy, financial markets, China, and national defence and security. He has worked for the Bank of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and investment banks in Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles.
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