Old article, but pretty relevant.
Military Exercises with the China’s People’s Liberation Army
Question
Why is the Canadian Armed Forces engaging in military exercises and defence activities with the People’s Liberation Army?
Canada remains committed to being a reliable player in the Asia-Pacific region through consistent engagement and strong partnerships.
The Canadian Armed Forces have not engaged in bilateral training exercises with China in 2019 and 2020.
In parallel with the whole-of-government review of Canada’s approach to China, National Defence is currently reviewing its engagements with the Chinese military.
Canada will continue to engage in the Asia-Pacific region in a manner that promotes peace and security around the world.
more…
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/reports-publications/proactive-disclosure/secd-state-of-caf-19-april-2021/reference-material/military-exercises-with-people-liberation-army.html