Premier, business leaders head to Asia for 10-day trade mission
Premier David Eby is heading to Asia Saturday on a 10-day trade mission in a bid to diversify trade away from the United States. As CBC News' Katie DeRosa reports, some business leaders accompanying the delegation say it's a critical moment for trade between B.C. and Asia.
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