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Canada and Japan Forge Strategic Partnership Amidst China Concerns

3/6/2026

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Prime Minister Mark Carney (Canada) concluded his Indo-Pacific trip to Japan by signing a strategic partnership with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae (Japan).
The agreement expands defense, energy, trade, and technology cooperation, including joint military exercises and a cyber policy dialogue.
Carney highlighted collaboration on critical minerals and supply chain resilience as priorities.
Takaichi's rightward shift aims to reduce reliance on China, creating opportunities and challenges for Canada–Japan relations.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney (Canada) concluded his Indo-Pacific trip to Japan by signing a strategic partnership with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae (Japan).
The agreement expands defense, energy, trade, and technology cooperation, including joint military exercises and a cyber policy dialogue.
Carney highlighted collaboration on critical minerals and supply chain resilience as priorities.
Takaichi's rightward shift aims to reduce reliance on China, creating opportunities and challenges for Canada–Japan relations.