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Professor Suzuki Urges Carney to Deepen Asia Trade Presence

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC · How we work

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Professor Kazuto Suzuki says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney should spend more time in Asia to secure trade.
Suzuki adds Canada must boost its Asian presence to build relationships and tap the region’s economy.
Citing Japan’s 95% Middle-East crude imports, Suzuki says Japan must convert refineries to handle heavy Canadian oil.
Former Alberta Petroleum Marketing chief Richard Masson suggests Canadian producers add partial refining to reach Japan.

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Professor Kazuto Suzuki says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney should spend more time in Asia to secure trade.
Suzuki adds Canada must boost its Asian presence to build relationships and tap the region’s economy.
Citing Japan’s 95% Middle-East crude imports, Suzuki says Japan must convert refineries to handle heavy Canadian oil.
Former Alberta Petroleum Marketing chief Richard Masson suggests Canadian producers add partial refining to reach Japan.