Commentary Though the China issue has recently taken a back seat to domestic crises, Canada will need to return to substantial debate about every aspect of our relations with the Chinese communist regime, one of which is decoupling. According to public opinion polls, Canadians have consistently expressed their desire for Canada to economically distance from China and search for options elsewhere with more trustworthy partners. As a January Angus Reid poll concluded, economic consequences notwithstanding, three out of five Canadians want less trade with China. Sixty percent of those also said it can be done with very little economic impact. Another 54 percent believe that Canada should ultimately prioritize human rights over economic interests when it comes to dealing with China. As Beijing’s conduct on the world stage and toward Canada becomes ever more brazen, such a sentiment will only intensify. Luckily, leaders across the political spectrum have been moving …