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Canada Must Resolve CPTPP Accession Stalemate
As the CPTPP chair and second-largest economy, Canada is uniquely positioned to lead in resolving the CPTPP accession gridlock faced by aspiring new members like Taiwan and China. The process is stalled due to a lack of consensus among current members, often influenced by external geopolitical pressures, notably from China. Canada can leverage its leadership to initiate informal discussions and set a precedent for more open engagement, simplifying the path for economies ready to meet the CPTPP's trade standards.
Read more: The Institute for Peace and Diplomacy
China's Ascent Requires Strategic Calculus
As China's influence grows, Canada needs to deal with foreign policy recalibrations. China's economic growth and military investments are challenging the traditional Western-centric global order, impacting middle powers like Canada. The relationship, while historically cooperative, now contends with issues like cybersecurity, human rights, and regional security, particularly in the South China Sea. Canada's strategy involves balancing economic interests with security concerns and human rights commitments, requiring strong alliances and a principled foreign policy approach.
Read more: Centre for International and Defence Policy