(1) Oct. 1 2014, The China Canada FIPA came into effect. "China's investment here in Canada ...is protected..and vise versa.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-china-investment-treaty-to-come-into-force-oct-1-1.2764075

(2)Link above from yesterday is interesting. The Globe tells you Ottawa remains "wary" of Bejing. Yet it is Harper that put in force the Oct. 1 China-Canada Treaty...so investment can be de-risked. I love the Wynne quoted line....." In Many situations, it is helpful for the federal gov't to sit at the table with us....hint hint Ring of Fire. When you read the below pay attention to ...the Chinese Gov't claiming Harper is coming next week for a visit.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-remains-wary-of-china-despite-premiers-visit/article21396940/

The stark contrast highlights the differing approaches exhibited by the two levels of government in dealing with China. While Ottawa remains wary of Beijing, the provinces warmly embrace the Chinese government in hopes of drumming up trade.

And Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne called on Mr. Harper to do more to help the premiers’ efforts.

“In many, many situations, it is helpful to have the federal government at the table with us as the provinces. My hope is that at some point that will happen,” she said Thursday evening before a reception at a Chinese government compound in central Beijing. “Having the national government as part of that conversation would enhance our role [in China.]”

"He (Harper)demurred over whether he would meet with officials in Beijing next week; the Chinese government announced just this week that he had accepted."