Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of Conservative members regarding the foreign affairs committee's review of Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy. While this region is vital to Canada's future, the government report papers over four years of empty announcements, inadequate resources and delayed implementation. Instead of confronting threats, the government soft-pedals Beijing's military expansion, economic coercion and human rights abuses while pursuing a new strategic partnership with China.
Most notably, the Liberals refused to sign the Canada-Taiwan trade co-operation framework agreement fully agreed upon since March 2025 and absurdly recommend operationalizing an agreement they refused to sign, simply bowing to Beijing's intimidation. Meanwhile, our weak hard-power contributions lag behind key allies, risking Canada's standing as a reliable security partner. Conservatives demand real action: sign the Taiwan trade agreement immediately, accelerate regional defence investments, publish transparent accountability scorecards and make all new engagement with Beijing strictly conditional on international law.