Question Period Note: Naval incident between China and Australia

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Reference number:
00025-2022
Date received:
Jun 28, 2022
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Joly, Mélanie (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Issue/Question:

Australia's Prime Minister said on Monday a Chinese naval vessel pointed a laser at an Australian military aircraft.

Suggested Response:

• Like many countries, Canada is closely watching China's activities in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Canada expects the Chinese military to act in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with international law at all times.
• We will continue to work with partners such as Australia to uphold the rules-based international order, including for the oceans and the seas.

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