Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa docking at JMSDF s Kure base. Picture by Yoshihiro Inaba. Interview: The Royal Canadian Navy’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Region Japanese defence reporter Yoshihiro Inaba conducted an exclusive interview with Admiral Art McDonald, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff. The former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy spoke about the importance of cooperation with regional countries including Japan and his country s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. 28 Jan 2021
In recent years, Japan has strengthened its security ties with Canada, particularly through the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). Both naval forces have strengthened their cooperation through the bilateral joint exercise KAEDEX and by ensuring the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) against North Korea.