APF Canada: Dispatches https://www.asiapacific.ca/ en Canada's Catalyst for Engagement with Asia, Asia's Bridge to Canada ©2026 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:54:37 -0700 https://www.asiapacific.ca/themes/apf/images/APF-logo-mark-v1.svg Media Fellow Laura-Julie Perreault Travelled to Japan and South Korea to Examine Defence Challenges and Emerging Canadian Partnerships https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/media-fellow-laura-julie-perreault-travelled-japan-and-south Laura-Julie Perreault, columnist for La Presse and APF Canada Media Fellow for 2025-26, travelled to Asia to examine defence partnerships in the region.... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:27:22 +0000 Laura-Julie Perreault: 2025-2026 APF Canada Media Fellow; Columnist at La Presse Dispatch 59738 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Advancing Arctic Sovereignty Through Indo-Pacific Defence Partnerships https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/advancing-arctic-sovereignty-through-indo-pacific-defence Protecting Canada’s sovereignty in the Arctic depends on secure access to supply chains, fabrication hubs, and software-control regimes beyond its borders.... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:29:05 +0000 Hema Nadarajah: Program Manager, Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Dispatch 59736 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Canada-China Relations: Principled Pragmatism or Quiet Accommodation? https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/canada-china-relations-principled-pragmatism-or-quiet The controversy around Liberal MP Michael Ma’s comments on forced labour in China is an early test on PM Carney’s China policy.... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:52:40 +0000 Vina Nadjibulla: Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada Dispatch 59735 at https://www.asiapacific.ca With New Landmark Partnership, Canada and Japan Expand, Redefine Co-operation https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/new-landmark-partnership-canada-and-japan-expand-redefine-co On March 6, 2026, Canada and Japan signed a new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on defence, economic security, energy, technology, and trade ties. ... Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:57:25 +0000 Sun Ryung Park: Senior Research Specialist, Northeast Asia, APF Canada Dispatch 59698 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Trade Diversification Always Failed, This Time Could be Different https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/trade-diversification-always-failed-this-time-could-be-different The ability to cheaply and easily sell many types of services digitally anywhere in the world may finally offer a promising path to diversification.... Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:13:02 +0000 Danielle Goldfarb: McArthur Research Fellow and Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Dispatch 59695 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Carney’s Indo-Pacific Diplomacy and Canada’s New Middle-Power Strategy https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/carneys-indo-pacific-diplomacy-and-canadas-new-middle-power Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent tour of India, Australia, and Japan was more than a series of diplomatic engagements. ... Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:37:00 +0000 Vina Nadjibulla: Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada Dispatch 59682 at https://www.asiapacific.ca The Revenge of Geography: Canada as a Solution to Asia’s Structural Vulnerabilities in Oil and LNG https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/canada-solution-to-asias-structural-energy-security-crisis As Asia assesses its energy security amid the geopolitical turbulence in the Gulf, Canada offers a safe and reliable source of gas and LNG. ... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:54:01 +0000 Barrett Bingley: Asia Regional Director, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Dispatch 59680 at https://www.asiapacific.ca What Canada Can Learn About Critical Minerals from an Australian Rare-Earths Company https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/what-canada-can-learn-about-critical-minerals-from-australian-firm The global race to secure critical minerals supply chains is being fought not only in mines but in processing plants, and Canada could learn from Australia.... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:31:50 +0000 Vlado Vivoda: Strategist, Strategic Minerals Advisory and Research Dispatch 59679 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Amendments to China’s Foreign Trade Law Could Spell Trouble for Partners, Competitors Alike https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/amendments-chinas-foreign-trade-law-could-spell-trouble As Canada advances economic engagement under the strategic partnership announced in January 2026, understanding amendments to China's trade law is critical. ... Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:17:21 +0000 Elizabeth Donkervoort: Senior Advisor, China Programs, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Dispatch 59628 at https://www.asiapacific.ca Carney’s India Visit: From Reset to Results https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/carney-india-visit-from-reset-to-results Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India this week is the first real opportunity to convert that political reset into tangible gains for Canadians.... Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Vina Nadjibulla: Vice-President Research & Strategy, APF Canada Dispatch 59594 at https://www.asiapacific.ca