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Canada’s pursuit of strategic autonomy

Overview

Representing Prime Minister Mark Carney at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand detailed Canada’s pursuit of “strategic autonomy.” This policy aims to ensure the nation can make independent decisions and determine its own sovereign future amidst a shifting global order.

Anand warned that the international order is experiencing a “fracture, not a transition,” noting that major powers are withdrawing from economic cooperation and challenging national sovereignty, which leads to the de-integration of the global economy. To navigate this, Canada intends to practice “values-based realism” and form issue-based coalitions with small, middle, and large powers.

To reduce dependence on single partners, Canada plans to diversify economic and diplomatic ties by strengthening alliances with Europe, increasing Arctic cooperation, and expanding trade relations with Africa. The government also seeks opportunities in the Indo-Pacific, the Persian Gulf, and Latin America, while aiming to deepen economic ties with India and China. This includes plans to mobilize 1 trillion Canadian dollars in investments over the next five years.

Following diplomatic tensions, Canada and India are now working to elevate their bilateral relationship. During the UNGA, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Minister Anand held a “productive” discussion signaling a move toward a “higher level” of engagement. Prime Minister Carney noted that trade negotiations are making “good progress,” with both nations aiming to conclude the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. The goal is to more than double bilateral trade to CAD 70 billion by 2030, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to visit Canada around December 2026.

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United Nations · Canada · Anita Anand · NATO · Narendra Modi

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  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Canada warns of global order ‘fracture’ at UN General Assembly

    Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand warned at the UN that the global order is facing a ‘fracture’ rather than a transition, prompting Canada to seek greater strategic autonomy and diverse global partnerships.

  2. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Canada seeks strategic autonomy and trade diversification

    Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand told the UN that Canada must seek strategic autonomy and diversify its international relations to reduce dependence on a single partner.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
    India and Canada aim to elevate bilateral ties following UNGA meetings

    India and Canada are working to elevate bilateral ties following meetings at the UNGA, aiming to conclude a major trade agreement by 2026 and potentially host PM Modi in Canada this December.

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