Seizing International Opportunities: British Columbia’s First Nations Enhance Ties with China

Abstract:

As China’s involvement in British Columbia’s natural resource sector increases, First Nations are taking proactive measures to ensure that their economic, cultural and political interests are not sidelined. While it is unclear what impact these measures will have on the way Canada and British Columbia conduct trade promotion in China, two outcomes seem certain: BC First Nations will expand their trade promotion activities in China, and First Nations’ interests will play an increasingly important role in the Canada-China relationship.