Indo-Pacific strategy launch boosts military spending and visa processing in regionOTTAWA — The Liberal government unveiled its long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy on Sunday, announcing more military spending and closer ties with countries such as India. That includes visa offices in New Delhi and Chandigarh, India as well as Islamabad, Pakistan and Manila, Philippines. The council argued Ottawa should next launch a strategy for the Americas, although the Liberals have instead said an Africa strategy is up next. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce said the Indo-Pacific strategy will help businesses diversify their export markets, but only if Canada gets its own house in order. The strategy generated an instant thumbs-up from U.S. ambassador David Cohen, who said it will help "to advance our countries’ shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific region."

Source: CBC News November 27, 2022 10:46 UTC