1. In Canada, business is usually direct and informal, and people value punctuality and clear contracts. In China, business is more formal, and building personal relationships and trust is very important. Decisions in China often come from senior managers, while in Canada employees can speak more freely.
2. Canada is more individualistic and has low power distance, so people value equality and personal freedom. China is more collectivist and has higher power distance, so people respect hierarchy and group harmony. China also focuses more on long-term goals, while Canada is more focused on short-term results.