Canadian think-tank focused on Indo-Pacific relations; argues the Marcos visit marks a significant shift in Carney's middle-power diplomacy strategy toward Southeast Asia
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Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (analysis) · Canada · Marcos arrives in Canada for state visit, first Philippine presidential trip in 11 years
Argues the Marcos visit signals that Carney's government is moving beyond symbolic engagement with Southeast Asia to concrete bilateral frameworks. Highlights that Canada's critical-minerals strategy requires secured supply chains from Pacific partners including the Philippines, making the FTA negotiation a national economic security priority, not just a trade relationship.
“With the Marcos Visit, Carney's Middle-Power Diplomacy Comes Home.”