Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy – Progress
On November 27, 2022, Canada unveiled its comprehensive, whole-of-government strategy to guide Canada’s policies and engagement in the Indo-Pacific region over the next decades. Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy is structured around 5 interconnected objectives that provide a framework for our continued engagement in the world’s fastest-growing region.
Canada is committed to completing every objective it set out to accomplish in the region over the next few years and is making sustained progress on implementing initiatives under the Indo-Pacific Strategy.
The Strategy’s 5 main objectives
1. Promoting peace, resilience and security
Stability in the Indo-Pacific is essential to global stability. The region is home to numerous security hotspots with potential global repercussions, and Canada must engage as a regional security partner to protect our national interests and security. Canada’s actions are guided by an unwavering commitment to the safety and security of Canadians.
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2. Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience
Canada is a trading nation. To grow the economy, create good jobs, and keep our competitive advantage, Canada must continue to expand into new export markets and create partnerships abroad. Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy will position Canada for long-term growth and prosperity that benefit all Canadians by enhancing and diversifying our economic relationships with key Indo-Pacific economies.
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3. Investing in and connecting people
Canada is deeply connected to the Indo-Pacific region through people. Almost 20% of new Canadians come from the region, close to 18% of Canadians have family ties to the region and 60% of the international students coming to Canada hail from the Indo-Pacific. Students come to study in Canada and often stay to work, to contribute and to join Canadian society. Those who return home forever carry with them the knowledge and experiences gained in Canada.
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4. Building a sustainable and green future
Climate change is a global challenge that requires global solutions. As Canada takes historic climate action at home, it is clear that progress in tackling emissions also requires the full engagement of our Indo-Pacific partners. The Indo-Pacific produces more than half of global emissions and includes many rapidly industrializing economies that will have a significant impact on our shared environment. We need everyone to be part of the solution, and we need to make sure that the move toward a net-zero-emissions economy creates shared economic prosperity.
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5. Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific
Canada’s overarching priority is to be an active, engaged and reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific. Canada will build influence among our partners and allies in the region by increasing our diplomatic engagement, forging connections between like-minded countries and collaborating in common causes. Through sustained investment and engagement at the highest levels, Canada is increasing and deepening its political, economic and security partnerships, as well as its sustainable development assistance and cultural footprint throughout the Indo-Pacific.
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| 2024-02-22 | Building a sustainable and green future | Export Development Canada | Building a sustainable and green future | Canada announces partnership to accelerate Indonesia’s energy transition and infrastructure developmentObjective: Building a sustainable and green future On February 22, 2024, Export Development Canada and PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur have announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding to increase collaboration in support of Indonesia’s growing needs for infrastructure development and energy transition to net zero emissions. |
| 2024-02-09 | Building a sustainable and green future | Global Affairs Canada - International Development | Building a sustainable and green future | Canada announces support for climate adaptation, disaster resilience and health services in PhilippinesObjective: Building a sustainable and green future On February 9, 2024, Canada announced an investment of $28.15 million in development programming for the Philippines, emphasizing support for climate |
| 2023-12-18 | Promoting peace, resilience and security | National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces | Promoting peace, resilience and security | Royal Canadian Navy ships return from deployment to the Indo-Pacific regionObjective: Promoting peace, resilience and security On December 18, 2023, His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Ottawa and Vancouver, along with Motor Vessel (MV) Asterix, returned from a deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, marking a major milestone as the first year that Canada deployed three warships to the region, delivering on the commitment that Canada made when it launched its Indo-Pacific Strategy. |
| 2023-12-01 | Investing in and connecting people | Global Affairs Canada - Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development | Investing in and connecting people | Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s Successful Canadian Women-only Business Mission to South Korea and Thailand Ends on High NoteObjective: Investing in and connecting people On December 1, 2023, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s Smarter Living: The Canadian Women-only Business Mission to South Korea and Thailand successfully concluded with the signing of two high-value Memoranda of Understandings by a delegate company, 216 business-to-business meetings with Asian partners, and engagement with 336 companies and organizations in the two countries, fostering greater collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region. |
| 2023-10-23 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Export Development Canada | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada opens new Export Development Canada office in South KoreaObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On October 23, 2023, Canada announced the opening of an Export Development Canada (EDC) office in Seoul, South Korea, to help Canadian companies diversify into longer-term, higher growth markets, as well as complement EDC's existing representations in Delhi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Beijing, Sydney, Jakarta and Singapore. |
| 2023-10-19 | Investing in and connecting people | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Investing in and connecting people | Canada supports ethical recruitment in the PhilippinesObjective: Investing in and connecting people On October 19, 2023, Canada announced $200,000 in funding to the International Organization for Migration to support the adoption and provide training on fair and ethical recruitment standards in the Philippines. |
| 2023-10-19 | Investing in and connecting people | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Investing in and connecting people | Canada launches a pilot program to streamline work permit processing for Canadian employers recruiting in the PhilippinesObjective: Investing in and connecting people On October 19, 2023, Canada announced the launch of CAN Work Philippines — a pilot program that streamlines work permit processing for eligible Canadian employers who are recruiting skilled workers from the Philippines to come to Canada. |
| 2023-10-30 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Global Affairs Canada - Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada unveils its pavilion concept for Expo 2025 OsakaObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On October 30, 2023, during the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan, Canada unveiled its concept for the Expo 2025 Osaka, which aims to deepen commercial ties with Japan and promote Canadian innovation and investment attractiveness. |
| 2023-10-10 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Export Development Canada | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada announces partnership to support Canadian infrastructure exports in IndonesiaObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On October 10, 2023, Export Development Canada announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance to accelerate Canada's participation in infrastructure development in Indonesia. |
| 2023-10-12 | Building a sustainable and green future | Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Building a sustainable and green future | First Canadian-led high seas mission to fight illegal fishing in the North PacificObjective: Building a sustainable and green future On October 12, 2023, Canada completed its first Canadian-led high seas mission to fight illegal fishing in the North Pacific—an important objective of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy—and uphold its international obligations. |
| 2023-04-01 | Investing in and connecting people | Global Affairs Canada - Foreign Policy | Investing in and connecting people | Celebrating 60 years of Canada-Korea relations through Inuit artworkObjective: Investing in and connecting people In April 2023, the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea launched a significant cultural diplomacy initiative in collaboration with the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative in Kinngait, Nunavut, and the Gwangju Biennale in the Republic of Korea to unite art enthusiasts and highlight the 60th anniversary of Canada-Korea relations. |
| 2023-07-05 | Promoting peace, resilience and security | National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces | Promoting peace, resilience and security | The Royal Canadian Air Force participates in a multinational exercise in the Indo-Pacific regionObjective: Promoting peace, resilience and security From July 5 to 21, 2023, aircraft and personnel from the Royal Canadian Air Force participated in exercise Mobility Guardian 23, a United States Air Force Air Mobility Command-led multinational exercise held in the Indo-Pacific region. |
| 2023-06-29 | Investing in and connecting people | Global Affairs Canada - International Development | Investing in and connecting people | Canada announces a new grant to provide education and skills development to women and girls from disadvantaged communities in the CommonwealthObjective: Investing in and connecting people On June 29, 2023, Canada announced a new $6-million grant arrangement with the Commonwealth of Learning to implement a project called Empowering Women and Girls in the Commonwealth, including in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. |
| 2023-07-26 | Promoting peace, resilience and security | Global Affairs Canada - Foreign Policy | Promoting peace, resilience and security | International partners convened in Vancouver to discuss cyber deterrence, with a focus on threat actors in the Indo-Pacific regionObjective: Promoting peace, resilience and security On June 26 and 27, 2023, Canada hosted discussions among international partners working to develop and expand collective responses to malicious cyber activity, including growing cyber challenges in the Indo-Pacific. |
| 2023-06-03 | Promoting peace, resilience and security | National Defence | Promoting peace, resilience and security | Canada announces the signing of a 10-year memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Korea on defence research and developmentObjective: Promoting peace, resilience and security On June 3, 2023, Canada announced that it had recently signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Korea on defence research and development. |
| 2023-02-23 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Global Affairs Canada - Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | New funding announced to Canadian chambers of commerce based in the Indo-Pacific regionObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On February 23, 2023 , Canada announced funding of up to $1 million per year for Canadian chambers of commerce to support the expansion and growth of Canadian businesses in, and exports to, the Indo-Pacific region. |
| 2023-08-28 | Building a sustainable and green future | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Building a sustainable and green future | Canada participates at China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and DevelopmentObjective: Building a sustainable and green future From August 28 to 30, 2023, Canada attended the Annual General Meeting of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development in Beijing, China. The meeting provided an opportunity for Canada to advance its cooperation and ambition on a number of environmental issues, including the implementation of the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework. |
| 2023-09-05 | Building a sustainable and green future | Global Affairs Canada - International Development | Building a sustainable and green future | Canada and Indonesia announce Joint Understanding on Development CooperationObjective: Building a sustainable and green future On September 5, 2023, Canada and Indonesia announced the Joint Understanding on Development Cooperation, which commits both countries to working together more closely on development that helps accelerate progress toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. |
| 2023-09-05 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Export Development Canada | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada announces new Export Development Canada office in IndonesiaObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On September 5, 2023, Canada announced the opening of an Export Development Canada office in Jakarta, Indonesia, to increase Canada’s presence in Indonesia, help Canadian companies do business in the region and further Canada’s growing trade in areas such as clean tech, infrastructure, and agri-food. |
| 2023-09-06 | Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific | Global Affairs Canada - Foreign Policy / Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development / International Development | Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific | Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Canada establish Strategic PartnershipObjective: Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific On September 6, 2023, Canada and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations announced the establishment of the ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership, which will enhance collaboration in strategic areas of mutual interest. |
| 2023-09-05 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Global Affairs Canada - Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development / Foreign Policy | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada announces first Canadian Indo-Pacific trade representativeObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On September 5, 2023, Canada announced the appointment of Paul Thoppil as the first Canadian Indo-Pacific trade representative, which will facilitate and promote the implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy as it relates to trade, investment, and supply chain resilience. |
| 2023-09-05 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | FinDev Canada | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada confirms opening of new FinDev Canada office in Indo-Pacific regionObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On September 5, 2023, Canada announced that it will open a FinDev Canada office in the Indo-Pacific region to drive economic growth with a focus on supporting renewable energy, transportation, water and digital infrastructure solutions. |
| 2023-09-05 | Promoting peace, resilience and security | Global Affairs Canada - Foreign Policy | Promoting peace, resilience and security | Canada announces funding to prevent, detect and respond to biological threats to Association of Southeast Asian Nations member statesObjective: Promoting peace, resilience and security On September 5, 2023, Canada announced $10 million in funding for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations between 2023 and 2028 to help prevent, detect and respond to biological threats, such as pandemics. |
| 2023-09-05 | Promoting peace, resilience and security | Global Affairs Canada - Foreign Policy | Promoting peace, resilience and security | Canada announces funding to support training on nuclear securityObjective: Promoting peace, resilience and security On September 5, 2023, Canada announced $2.6 million in funding for the World Institute for Nuclear Security to support sustainable nuclear security training in Thailand and expand training on nuclear security competencies in Southeast Asia. |
| 2023-09-05 | Investing in and connecting people | Global Affairs Canada - International Development | Investing in and connecting people | Canada to provide funding for projects on sexual and reproductive health and rights in IndonesiaObjective: Investing in and connecting people On September 5, 2023, Canada announced over $13 million in funding for 2 development assistance projects on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Indonesia. |
| 2023-09-05 | Building a sustainable and green future | Global Affairs Canada - International Development | Building a sustainable and green future | Canada to support improved access to clean water for residents of Jakarta, IndonesiaObjective: Building a sustainable and green future On September 5, 2023, Canada announced it will provide a 40-million loan to the Karian Serpong Water Supply Project to improve access to clean water for over 2 million people in Jakarta, Indonesia, and surrounding areas. |
| 2023-09-05 | Building a sustainable and green future | Global Affairs Canada - International Development | Building a sustainable and green future | Canada to support affordable and sustainable electricity in IndonesiaObjective: Building a sustainable and green future On September 5, 2023, Canada announced it will provide a 64-million loan to support the Indonesia Sustainable Least-cost Electrification Program, which will increase access to sustainable and lower-cost electricity for around 2 million people in eastern Indonesia and scale up solar power investments. |
| 2023-05-08 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | FinDev Canada | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada strengthens collaboration with Asian Development Bank in Asia and Pacific regionObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On May 8, 2023, FinDev Canada and the Asian Development Bank signed a memorandum of agreement to strengthen collaboration on sustainable and inclusive private sector investments that promote sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific region. |
| 2023-09-25 | Investing in and connecting people | Global Affairs Canada - International Development | Investing in and connecting people | Canada supports development of Bhutan’s technical and vocational education training systemObjective: Investing in and connecting people On September 25, 2023, $4.95 million funding to support Bhutan’s educational and vocational education training system was announced. Implementation will be led by the Humber College and will provide tools and opportunities to reduce poverty and achieve economic empowerment for local learners. |
| 2023-09-18 | Investing in and connecting people | Global Affairs Canada - International Development | Investing in and connecting people | Canada invites proposals on strengthen civil society and democratic spaces in the Indo-PacificObjective: Investing in and connecting people On September 18, 2023, Canada launched a call for concept notes on Strengthening Civil Society and Democratic Spaces in the Indo-Pacific, 2024 to 2028, inviting eligible organizations to submit proposals for projects by November 28, 2023. These would have the goal of enhancing inclusive governance, promoting and protecting human rights and advancing gender equality in support of sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the Indo-Pacific region. Up to $30 million in funding over 4 years would be allocated to the winning proposals. |
| 2023-04-14 | Promoting peace, resilience and security | Public Services and Procurement Canada / National Defence / Global Affairs Canada - Foreign Policy | Promoting peace, resilience and security | Enhancing security relationships with the Republic of KoreaObjective: Promoting peace, resilience and security On April 14, 2023, Canada launched negotiations on a General Security of Information Agreement with the Republic of Korea to deepen security cooperation and increase information sharing and defence collaboration. |
| 2023-05-23 | Investing in and connecting people | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Investing in and connecting people | Canada–South Korea Youth Mobility ArrangementObjective: Investing in and connecting people On May 23, 2023, Canada announced the signing of a new Canada–South Korea Youth Mobility Arrangement, which will provide youth with more options when applying for international work and travel opportunities in each other’s countries. |
| 2023-02-06 | Investing in and connecting people | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Investing in and connecting people | Expanding the open work permit program for Hong Kong residentsObjective: Investing in and connecting people On February 6, 2023, Canada announced that it is extending and expanding the open work permit program for Hong Kong residents in order to attract more skilled individuals. |
| 2022-12-09 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Natural Resources Canada | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada's Critical Minerals StrategyObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On December 9, 2022, Canada announced its $3.8-billion Critical Minerals Strategy to seize generational opportunity for clean, inclusive growth. |
| 2023-01-19 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Natural Resources Canada | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada as a clean energy and technology supplier to JapanObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On January 19, 2023, Canada concluded a trade mission, which sought to position Canada as a key partner to Japan on energy security in the context of the global energy transition. The trade mission featured 16 Canadian organizations—including Indigenous businesses seeking to pursue commercial opportunities in the natural resource sector—and focused on clean energy. |
| 2023-03-30 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Global Affairs Canada - Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Strengthening and expanding the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On March 30, 2023, Canada progressed on negotiations toward a Canada–United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement and welcomed the United Kingdom to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). |
| 2023-03-03 | Investing in and connecting people | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Investing in and connecting people | Bolstering visa-processing capacitiesObjective: Investing in and connecting people On March 3, 2023, Canada announced the opening of a new application processing centre in Manila, Philippines, to boost immigration application processing both domestically and in the Indo-Pacific region. This move is part of Canada’s 5-year, $74.6-million Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS), which includes an ongoing injection of $15.7 million. The IPS aims to boost the capacity for application processing in the region. |
| 2023-05-08 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Global Affairs Canada - Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada–India Early Progress Trade AgreementObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On May 8, 2023, Canada and India advanced toward an Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA) that will cover shared areas of importance, such as high level commitments in goods, investment, service, a focus on rules-based international order, technical barriers to trade and dispute settlement. |
| 2022-12-08 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Global Affairs Canada - Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada’s support for women entrepreneursObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On December 8, 2022, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada's women-only trade mission to Japan concluded, which focused on expanding trade between women-owned and -led businesses in the health care and cleantech sectors. |
| 2023-05-25 | Building a sustainable and green future | Global Affairs Canada - Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development | Building a sustainable and green future | Canada and the Asia-Pacific Economic CooperationObjective: Building a sustainable and green future On May 25, 2023, Canada announced at the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting a contribution of $1.2 million to the APEC sub-funds to strengthen small businesses’ ability to engage in the global economy and support regional efforts to combat marine debris. |
| 2023-04-19 | Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific | Global Affairs Canada - Foreign Policy | Canada as an active and engaged partner in the Indo-Pacific | Canada names its Special Envoy to the Indo-PacificObjective: Canada as an active and engaged partner in the Indo-Pacific On April 19, 2023, Canada appointed Ambassador Ian McKay as Special Envoy to the Indo-Pacific. Mr. McKay will provide advice to the Government of Canada and work with Canada’s network of diplomatic missions in the region to support the coordination of a whole-of-government approach and advance the strategic implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. |
| 2023-03-01 | Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific | Global Affairs Canada | Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific | ASEAN-Canada Plan of Action Trust FundObjective: Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific In March 2023, Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) established the ASEAN-Canada Plan of Action Trust Fund to help deliver on ASEAN’s priorities and needs. Funding of $13.1 million, including enabling support over the next 5 years, will contribute to ASEAN-led work under the 3 pillars of cooperation, including support to ASEAN least-developed countries in free trade agreement negotiations with Canada. The fund was originally announced on August 5, 2022, with an initial funding of $1 million following Minister Ng’s participation in the ASEAN ministerial meetings in Cambodia. |
| 2023-02-23 | Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific | Global Affairs Canada - Foreign Policy | Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific | Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s engagement in SingaporeObjective: Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific On February 23, 2023, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Universities Canada concluded a successful event in Singapore, which gathered more than 585 attendees, including over 400 Canadian university alumni from ASEAN states and the wider region for a new phase of Canada-Asia engagement on issues such as enhancing trade and investment, food security, clean energy transition, building equitable and inclusive societies, higher education and tackling climate change. |
| 2021-11-16 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Global Affairs Canada - Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada-ASEAN free trade agreementObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On November 16, 2021, Canada and ASEAN agreed to undertake free trade agreement negotiations. Canadian and ASEAN negotiators are working productively to establish a new regional free trade agreement. This agreement will help create new market opportunities for Canadian goods and services, while supporting a more transparent and predictable environment for trade and investment. |
| 2023-02-20 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Global Affairs Canada - Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Team Canada trade missionsObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On February 20, 2023, Canada carried out a Team Canada Trade Mission to Singapore alongside the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s new signature Canada-in-Asia conference. Canada has committed to undertake large-scale trade missions to the Indo-Pacific region. |
| 2023-06-07 | Canada’s Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in the Indo-Pacific | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Canada’s Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in the Indo-Pacific | Canada’s Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in the Indo-PacificObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On June 7, 2023, Canada named Manila, Philippines, as the location of its first Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office. This office will have a mobile team that will work hand in hand with the Government of Canada’s resources already in place and directly with Canadian diplomatic missions, Canadian stakeholders, foreign interlocutors and decision makers in the region to advance mutual objectives |
| 2023-08-14 | Promoting peace, resilience and security | National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces | Promoting peace, resilience and security | Canada’s naval presence in the Indo-PacificObjective: Promoting peace, resilience and security On August 14, 2023, Canada deployed 2 Royal Canadian Navy ships, HMCS Ottawa and HMCS Vancouver, to the Indo-Pacific Region, delivering on Canada’s commitment to increase the number of warships annually deployed to the region from 2 to 3, starting in 2023. |
| 2022-11-12 | Investing in and connecting people | Global Affairs Canada - International Development | Investing in and connecting people | Advancing Canada’s Indo-Pacific student exchange programObjective: Investing in and connecting people On November 12, 2022, Canada announced funding of $14.2 million to build on the success of the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development program, which was created in August 2017, to increase scholarships and research opportunities available to citizens of ASEAN member states in Canada. This addressed feedback from the region on better tailoring the program to meet the needs of those in ASEAN member states. |
| 2023-06-06 | Investing in and connecting people | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Investing in and connecting people | Expanding the list in the electronic travel authorization program to include 2 more Indo-Pacific countriesObjective: Investing in and connecting people On June 6, 2023, Canada added Thailand and the Philippines to the list of countries eligible for the electronic travel authorization program, allowing visa-free travel for eligible travellers. Monitoring for potential future expansion in the region is ongoing. |
| 2023-05-17 | Building a sustainable and green future | Natural Resources Canada | Building a sustainable and green future | Canada and the Republic of Korea’s memorandum of understanding on critical minerals supply chains, the clean energy transition and energy securityObjective: Building a sustainable and green future On May 17, 2023, Canada and the Republic of Korea reaffirmed their mutual commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and to develop secure, resilient, and mutually beneficial critical mineral supply and value chains, transition to sustainable energy and strengthen energy security. They have committed to position both countries as globally competitive players in the critical minerals supply chain and battery and electric vehicles value chains in ways that support their collective prosperity and security. |
| 2023-05-16 | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience | Canada’s high-level economic security dialogue with the Republic of KoreaObjective: Expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience On May 16, 2023, Canada launched a high-level economic security dialogue with the Republic of Korea to discuss the increasing importance of economic prosperity and national security amid geopolitical challenges. Both countries are working to strengthen and secure value chains in key areas. |
| 2023-05-17 | Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific | Global Affairs Canada - Foreign Policy | Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific | Implementing the Canada-Korea Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipObjective: Canada as an active and engaged partner to the Indo-Pacific On May 17, 2023, the Prime Minister of Canada met with the President of the Republic of Korea to further a number of specific engagements and initiatives taken between the countries as part of the Canada-Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in September 2022. |
| 2023-07-11 | Investing in and connecting people | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Investing in and connecting people | Expanding permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residentsObjective: Investing in and connecting people On July 11, 2023, Canada announced that it is expanding eligibility for the Canadian work experience stream (Stream B) of the Hong Kong permanent residence pathways and simplifying the application process. |
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