Canada courts deeper ties with Australia as two nations look to diversify beyond U.S.
CTV News reports Canada is courting deeper economic and security ties with Australia to diversify beyond the United States, as more than 160 business and political leaders met in Vancouver for the Australia Canada Economic Leadership Forum's 10th conference. Minister Evan Solomon called for building resilient partnerships with trusted countries; Canada's $2.5-billion radar purchase from Australia, reportedly the largest defence export in Australian history, and a pension investment pact underpin the effort.