Regional experts suggest that Canada should focus on strengthening its relations with Southeast Asia due to strained relations with China and India. Canada is seen as having an advantage as a middle power with large institutional investors. Trade Minister Mary Ng is leading trade missions to Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines to boost commerce with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Amid a chill in relations with both of Asia's heavyweights, regional experts say it's time Ottawa warms up to Southeast Asia , arguing Canada has an edge as a middle power with large institutional investors. The call comes after years of strain with Beijing, which included the detention of two Canadians in China for more than 1,000 days, and more-recent tensions with India after Ottawa accused its government of complicity in a British Columbia homicide.
"We're in a bit of a bind; that's for sure," said Wayne Farmer, who leads the Canada-ASEAN Business Council. "It could be a bit of a mixed blessing." Next month, Trade Minister Mary Ng is leading a trade mission to Malaysia and Vietnam, with another planned later this year for Indonesia and the Philippines. The trips are part of Canada's efforts to boost commerce with most of the 10 countries that make up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The ASEAN bloc and Canada have pledged to conclude a trade agreement by the end of 2025, and Indonesia has also agreed to have a deal signed with Canada this calendar yea
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