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Canada and China Resume Defence Talks After Eight Years

9/9/2026

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Canada and China held their fifth defence coordination dialogue on September 4, 2026, resuming talks after eight years.
China’s defence ministry described the meeting as a candid, in-depth exchange on military issues.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticised the talks, saying they betray his claim China is Canada’s biggest threat.
Ottawa said it does not publicise working-level meetings, limiting defence cooperation with China.

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Canada and China held their fifth defence coordination dialogue on September 4, 2026, resuming talks after eight years.
China’s defence ministry described the meeting as a candid, in-depth exchange on military issues.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticised the talks, saying they betray his claim China is Canada’s biggest threat.
Ottawa said it does not publicise working-level meetings, limiting defence cooperation with China.