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Canada sends navy ships to Indo-Pacific in major military move
RBC-Ukraine • • world
Key Points:
- Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty emphasized Ottawa's goal to build closer trade relations with China while managing the relationship with discipline.
- Canadian naval vessels are scheduled to participate in Indo-Pacific exercises in August and November, including port calls in Japan.
- Three defense cooperation agreements between Japanese and Canadian companies are set to be signed on June 25, focusing on high-end research areas such as AI, quantum technology, cryptography, engineering, and maritime systems.
- Canada's efforts to deepen defense ties with Japan align with its broader strategy to find defense and trade partners outside North America amid unstable relations with the US under President Donald Trump.
- Recently, Canada has increased military contacts and contracts, including a $10 million deal to supply Polish forces with Canadian-made tactical radio stations as part of efforts to reduce dependence on the US.
