Question Period Note: Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy

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.

• The Indo-Pacific region is an area of rising economic and strategic importance for Canada.
• We are committed to diversifying our engagement and deepening Canada's diplomatic, economic, security and development partnerships in the region.

• A free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific is a priority shared by all G7 countries.
• (Supplementary Point): As a Pacific nation, and given the increasing importance of the Indo-Pacific to Canada's prosperity and security, we are committed to working with all of our partners in the region.

• (Supplementary Point): Although Canada is not a Quad member, we maintain frequent contact with all Quad members through diplomatic and defence channels.

The Indo-Pacific is home to close to 60% of the world's population, emerging economies, and several flashpoints - such as in the East and South China Seas, on the Korean Peninsula, across the Taiwan Strait and along the India-China border. This region will increasingly be central to shaping the international order and addressing global challenges. As such, the development of a Canadian national approach for the Indo-Pacific is a priority for Global Affairs Canada.

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