Defence industry boom can be a dividend for Canada-Japan ties

Amid this rising instability, Canada and Japan are reliable partners, with shared values and aligned strategic interests. The task for Canada and Japan will be to turn the agreements and frameworks in place into concrete action which can secure their continued security.
Defence Minister David McGuinty, pictured on the Hill on April 20, 2026, recently completed a week-long visit to Japan aimed at expanding defence industry collaboration and strengthening the bilateral trade relationship.

Next month, Canadian warships will arrive in the Indo-Pacific, signalling Ottawa’s ambition to deepen military ties with regional allies, particularly Japan.

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