Description: In 2012, Ottawa put several restrictions on Chinese investments in to Alberta. The Canadian government insisted that Canada is not open to “sale to foreign governments”. Now, Alberta wants Ottawa to relax those restrictions to spur more investments from China.

Source: BNN

Date: October 31, 2014

Video Link: http://www.bnn.ca/News/2014/10/31/Alberta-pushes-for-rule-change-to-spur-Chinese-investment.aspx

Questions for Discussion:

1. Should the government relax restrictions against foreign investments?
2. Suggest both benefits and drawbacks for restricting foreign investments?
3. Why does Alberta need more Chinese investments?