Thank you for your question.
There are a number of major groups and forums in the region. The Shangri-La Dialogue is a conference, but Canada is a member of the ASEAN Regional Forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes a number of countries in the region as well as outside partners. The forum's aims include advancing discussions to maintain peace and security in the region.
Canada also participates in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus, where the Department of National Defence serves as an observer. It also promotes dialogue among all the countries in the region, as well as with other countries. These groups are useful.