Introduction 1

Canada rediscovers its Pacific identity 1

Five pillars, one objective 2

  Peace, resilience, and security 2

  Trade diversification and supply chain resilience 4

  People, connectivity, and soft power 5

  Climate and sustainable development 5

  Diplomatic engagement and strategic partnership 5

  Achievements and remaining gaps 6

A natural partnership: Canada, France, and Europe in the Indo-Pacific 6

  Maritime security: from parallel presence to joint operations 7

  Critical minerals: a trilateral strategic opportunity 8

  Pacific Islands: coordinating for greater impact 8

  Institutional alignment: building the architecture for partnership 9

Recommendations 9