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

Canada and the Philippines are finalizing a defense pact to conduct larger military drills in the South China Sea, according to the Canadian ambassador to Manila.
The agreement aims to enhance Canada’s military presence and support the Philippines in its defense against China's assertive actions in the region.
The Philippine military has conducted multinational drills with allies, including Canada, to promote the rule of law in the South China Sea, despite China's claims over the area.
Canada previously signed agreements with the Philippines to improve defense cooperation and assist in tracking illegal vessels in the South China Sea.

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The Straits Times

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.

14 days ago·Singapore

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ABS-CBN

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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.

14 days ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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Inquirer

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

14 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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CTV News

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.

14 days ago·Canada

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News18 India

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.

15 days ago·India

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Associated Press News

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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.

15 days ago·United States

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