Canadian Warship Transits Taiwan Strait, Reinforcing Indo-Pacific Commitment

A Canadian warship recently navigated the Taiwan Strait, underscoring Canada's dedication to a 'free, open, and inclusive' Indo-Pacific. The transit aligns with Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, which was unveiled in 2022. The HMCS Montreal frigate completed this routine passage, although the exact timing was not disclosed.

A Canadian warship recently transited through the Taiwan Strait, with Canada's defense minister stating it reaffirmed the country's commitment to a 'free, open and inclusive' Indo-Pacific.

'As outlined in our Indo-Pacific Strategy, Canada is increasing the presence of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Indo-Pacific region,' Defence Minister Bill Blair said, referencing the strategy laid out in 2022.

The HMCS Montreal frigate 'recently conducted a routine transit' through the Taiwan Strait, the military confirmed, without providing a specific timeframe.

(With inputs from agencies.)