Overview
- The two leaders met in Vancouver on Thursday and oversaw memorandums on energy, natural resources, labour and tourism that were signed during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit.
- Canada and the Philippines directed officials to build a Strategic Partnership focused on energy supply options including liquefied natural gas, oil and potential nuclear cooperation, plus critical-minerals links.
- Both governments advanced labour-mobility and credential-recognition measures meant to protect Filipino workers in Canada and make it easier for professionals to practice in regulated fields.
- Defence and maritime-security ties were reinforced through commitments to expand information-sharing, maritime surveillance tools such as Canada’s satellite and Dark Vessel Detection support, and reciprocal troop-training frameworks.
- The visit is a practical step in Ottawa’s Indo-Pacific strategy that seeks deeper ties with Asian middle powers and supports negotiations on a Canada–Philippines free-trade agreement that leaders aim to conclude before a November summit.