Indo Pacific

• Canadian warship HMCS Charlottetown begins Indo-Pacific mission

  HMCS Charlottetown has departed Halifax on a six-month Indo-Pacific deployment, supporting Canada’s military presence in the region and the enforcement of UN sanctions.

  Politics

  Feb 1
  
• Canada joins allies for military drills off disputed South China Sea shoal

  The Philippines said the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec joined Philippine and Australian warships and aircraft for drills near the Scarborough Shoal.

  World

  Aug 27, 2025
  
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• Biden gathers leaders of Japan, Philippines to reinforce bonds, counter China

  Biden said U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.

  U.S. News

  Apr 11, 2024
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• Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spat

  The state visit will spotlight shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific but comes amid disagreement over Nippon Steel's plans to acquire U.S. Steel.

  World

  Apr 9, 2024
• Canada partners with 10 southeast Asian countries to tackle food insecurity

  Canada released a joint statement with 10 southeast Asian countries today that lays out a commitment to tackle global food insecurity and nutritional needs.

  World

  Sep 6, 2023
• Justin Trudeau kicks off Indo-Pacific tour with arrival in Jakarta

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed in Jakarta, Indonesia Tuesday where he is kicking off a six-day tour of the Indo-Pacific region.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
• Canada set to become strategic partner with ASEAN trading bloc

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is en route to Indonesia where he's expected to get a boost for Canada's Indo-Pacific relationship with a new strategic partnership.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2023
• U.S., Japan, South Korea form historic defence pact to counter China

  U.S. President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed at Camp David to deepen military and economic ties.

  World

  Aug 18, 2023
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• Philippines raises alarm as Chinese boats increase presence in disputed sea

  The Philippines won a 2016 arbitration case that invalidated China's expansive claims in the South China Sea, where about US$3 trillion worth of sea-borne goods pass every year.

  World

  Jul 7, 2023
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• Australia to get nuclear-powered submarines as part of AUKUS alliance strategy

  AUKUS is a pact between the U.S., Australia and Britain to share nuclear submarine technology amid a broader allied push against China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific.

  World

  Mar 13, 2023