As of March 6, 2026, the Prime Ministers of Canada and Japan released a joint statement on the Canada-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to adapt to the evolving geopolitical landscape and protect joint interests. [1] The two countries established a Canada-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Roadmap which will provide concrete direction for the cooperation. It prioritizes security and defense, economic security, supply chains and technology, trade and investment, energy security and food security, the Arctic, environment and climate cooperation, and academic and cultural exchanges. Listed strategic sectors for cooperation include clean energy, advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, and supply chains.
