More Canadians believe trade and investment opportunities should take more priority than issues over human rightsThe opinion Canadians have on China has seen a dramatic shift in a short period of time. Canadians more open to trade with China as U.S. ties remain uncertain: SurveyWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Article contentThis change in opinion comes despite Canada’s long-standing concerns with the Chinese government’s history of human rights violations. According to the Angus Reid Institute, only 23% of respondents said Canada should treat China as an “enemy” or a “threat,” down from 62% in 2023. Toronto Sun“Political economy isn’t a zero-sum game, but relationships ebb and flow,” Angus Reid said in a release.