Mr. Chair and honourable members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today.
The Indo-Pacific region is at the epicentre of a generational global shift. Developments in this region will shape Canada’s security, prosperity, values and economic future for decades to come.
A strong defence presence in the Indo-Pacific positions Canada as a reliable, long-term security partner and helps create the stable conditions—open sea lanes, predictable rules and regional security—that underpin shared prosperity.
Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy advances our national interests by contributing to a more secure, prosperous, inclusive and sustainable region, while strengthening Canada’s national and economic security at home.