Relax, folks. This is good news.  No, really.  It is!  Two reasons.  

1. Lu shaye just lays it all out, and their delegation hasn't even boarded the plane yet.  Wow.  Instead of knocking knees, our trade people are likely breathing a sign of relief--they know the mood and the intent of the people on the other side of the table before they even walk in the room.  Good stuff.  Oh, and something even better! 

2. There probably was some concern--oh, heck, Rich, go ahead and say it!  Ok: there may have been some deep-seated fear that the Chinese would drop THE BIG ONE on us without which no negotiations would be possible.  

The big one: "Canada will close all loopholes regarding, cancel all special treatment toward and refuse all offers from wealthy Chinese siphoning their money out of China and into Canada's REAL ESTATE SECTOR!" But...not a word.  

Gee.  Wonder why?  Let the nail-biting begin...