U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and rapidly shifting global security dynamics make Canada’s partnerships in Asia more vital than ever. The urgency is most evident in the South China Sea, where rising tensions over sovereignty, maritime security, and freedom of navigation are reshaping the regional order.
The Philippines, at the frontline of these developments, is not only a key player in this contested region but also one of Canada’s most valued partners in Asia. Strengthening ties with Manila offers Canada opportunities to advance both economic co-operation and security engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
The discussion will feature Philippines' policy adviser Richard Heydarian, Senior Lecturer at the University of the Philippines’ Asian Center and an APF Canada 2025 Indo-Pacific Visiting Scholar, for an in-depth discussion on what this all means for the future of bilateral collaboration between the Philippines and Canada.
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