Dominic Barton named Canada's new ambassador to China 'at critical time'

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is appointing economic advisor Dominic Barton to be Canada's new ambassador to China with that country’s approval, at a "critical" time for the two nations. Barton, a prominent Canadian figure on international economic matters, has advised Trudeau's cabinet, and previously chaired the Liberal government's Advisory Council on Economic Growth.        Sign up for our Election Dispatch newsletter for a daily update on the campaig