NDP MP urges caution as Canada moves to mend trade relationship with China

OTTAWA — A member of Parliament who has been a target of Chinese foreign interference says Canada should proceed with caution as it tries to mend its trading relationship with Beijing. NDP MP Jenny Kwan says that while the government needs to expand its trade ties, it must also protect Canada's sovereignty and democracy. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with the Chinese premier at the UN on Tuesday and called it a constructive discussion. Carney's parliamentary secretary Kody Blois was in China recently with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, who is trying to convince Beijing to drop its damaging tariffs on…