Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises

Canada near closing a forces deal with Philippines

Manila already has similar visiting forces agreements with the United States and Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Canada close to visiting forces deal with Philippines

Canadian officials held discussions last month with counterparts from the Philippine defense and foreign departments, Canadian Ambassador David Hartman said.

Talks on PH-Canada defense pact in final stages

MANILA, Philippines — Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that would allow their forces to hold larger military drills in the South China Sea, where Ottawa has rejected China’s “provocative and unlawful actions,” the Canadian ambassador to Manila said. Canada has been reinforcing its military presence

Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defence pact to boost joint military exercises

Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defence pact that would allow their forces to hold larger military drills, said the Canadian ambassador to Manila while raising concerns over China’s 'provocative and unlawful actions' in the region.

Canada & Philippines Finalize Defense Pact Amid South China Sea Tensions

In August 2023, Canada joined the U.S., Australia, and the Philippines in air and naval drills promoting freedom of navigation.

Canada and Philippines are in final negotiations for defense pact to boost joint military exercises

The Canadian ambassador says his country and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold larger military drills.