Melanie Joly BOLTS after being confronted about deepening China ties in Davos

Liberal Industry Minister Melanie Joly deflected questions when confronted by Ezra Levant in Davos about Canada's new relationship with China.

Ezra Levant
  |   January 21, 2026   |   News Analysis   |   1 Comment

Article by Rebel News staff

Industry Minister Melanie Joly attempted to avoid scrutiny after being questioned by Rebel News publisher Ezra Levant at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday.

Ezra asked Joly why the Liberals are cozying up to China and whitewashing human rights abuses in an apparent effort to get back at President Donald Trump as economic tension continues between Canada and the U.S.

"Well listen, you can explain that to your viewers. We have a different point of view. We're doing it for us, for Canada," she replied.

Ezra went on to ask Joly why Prime Minister Carney asserted that China is Canada's number one security threat only months ago and is now forming a partnership with Beijing.

"So you heard what the prime minister had to say," Joly replied.

After being questioned further by Ezra, Joly proceeded to dart in front of people standing in line to enter an event at the World Economic Forum.

Prime Minister Carney has continued to face backlash for his warm embrace of China after failing to secure a trade deal with Canada's largest trading partner, the U.S.

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Ezra Levant

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Ezra Levant is the founder and owner of Rebel News and the host of The Ezra Levant Show. He is the author of multiple best-selling books, including Ethical Oil, The Libranos, China Virus, and most recently, Trudeau's Secret Plan.

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  • Bernhard Jatzeck
    commented 2026-01-21 19:59:24 -0500
    Getting a straight answer from her in an official capacity is about as difficult as riveting Jell-O to a wall.