Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy : An Original Approach?

Launched belatedly in November 2022, Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy (CIPS) aims to position Canada in the region by targeting five objectives (1- Peace and Security 2- Trade 3- Migration Fluidity 4- Environment 5- Engagement). These objectives define Canada's approach, which is both original and similar to other Indo-Pacific Strategies (IPS) launched by several countries. This article compares the CIPS with a dozen other Indo-Pacific strategies around the world, comparing Canada's five objectives to those of other countries, in addition to deciding whether the Chinese challenge is shared by all IPSs, as is the case with Canada. There is little originality in this comparison, except with respect to immigration and interest in the Arctic.