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Canada is committed to a robust international effort to stop COVID-19 and to address its devastating health, social, economic and security impacts on people around the world.
Canada is deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia.
Regional tensions between China, its neighbours, and the U.S. over maritime and territorial claims- especially in the South China Sea and the East China Sea- undermine regional peace and security.
On September 15, Australia, the UK and the US announced a trilateral security partnership, to deepen collaboration on defense technology and support Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered subs.
On November 5, 2021, the Globe and Mail reported that the Government of Canada is developing a strategy for the entire Indo-Pacific region, which includes managing relations with China.
Canada remains committed to Afghanistan and the Afghan people following the Taliban takeover in August 2021 and the continued uncertain political, security and humanitarian environments.
On October 25, the military component of Sudan's Transitional Government unconstitutionally seized power, putting at risk the democratic and human rights gains of the 2019 political revolution.
Nova Scotia seafood exports fell by $300m in 2020 as the pandemic collapsed worldwide demand in restaurants and other food service businesses. Live lobster exports in particular fell by 13% in 2020.
The People's Republic of China (PRC) has publicly expressed interest in further exploring CPTPP accession.