# Why Canada is rolling out the red carpet for Vietnamese President Tô Lâm

https://mins.news/en/item/71906

- CBC News, 2026-09-24 08:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-vietnam-state-visit-trade-relationship-tariffs-9.7356179?cmp=rss

> Experts say Vietnam and Canada could deepen ties in trade, energy and academia, while some warn that the Southeast Asian country’s human rights record should not be overlooked.

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