I like the idea of targeted sanctions on powerful individuals that do business in Canada, and then let them petition their government. China is such a large and powerful country compared to Canada that broad sanctions aren't going to be that useful. Their overall economy doesn't need us.
Canada did something similar with Myanmar this time around. About 15-20 years ago, Canada imposed sanctions that hurt some small villages that housed Canadian companies, but the ruling elite didn't feel it, which is often the case with sanctions.
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