VANCOUVER –
Federal officials are set to make an announcement today in Vancouver about Canada’s long-promised Indo-Pacific strategy.
A communications adviser from Global Affairs Canada said the Indo-Pacific region is key to Canada’s economic growth, prosperity and security.
Details have emerged this month on what the strategy will involve.
At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Bangkok, Thailand, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this demonstrates Ottawa’s “serious commitment” to the region, showing Canada’s “great presence” ” through partnerships and investments.
Prime Minister Trudeau said the new strategy would include “increasing defense investment” to ensure peace and stability in the region.
The prime minister also said Ottawa would spend $13.5 million to set up a group in Canada and Asia to form an energy partnership.
The adviser said Secretary of State Melanie Joly will be traveling to Vancouver today along with Public Safety Minister Marco Mendocino, International Trade Secretary Mary Ng, Fisheries Secretary Joyce Murray and Harjit Sajjan, development minister. and the minister responsible for Canada’s Pacific Economic Development Authority.
Canada’s participation in the APEC forum earlier this month ended with a new pledge of $183 million over five years to strengthen ties with the region as part of its Indo-Pacific strategy. Binh Duong is coming.
That figure includes $92.5 million to create about 60 new jobs, both at Canada’s regional missions and in Canadian global affairs.
There is also $45 million for trade missions and about $32 million to set up Canada’s first agricultural office.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on November 27, 2022.
