Yes. In previous years, we recommended that the ASEAN countries join the CPTPP platform as a preferred approach, recognizing that their priorities were elsewhere at the time and that it might not work for all countries. We have continued to support Canada launching trade discussions with the ASEAN. Certainly, if they were to join the CPTPP platform, this would strengthen the CPTPP overall.
On May 9th, 2022. See this statement in context.