LIVE: Canadian PM Carney meets Japanese PM Takaichi in Tokyo

Joint Indo-Pacific military exercises intensified

Both nations are expanding defense cooperation through information sharing, technology transfers, and joint maritime security exercises to protect citizens in the changing security environment.

New bilateral cyber policy dialogue established

Leaders agreed to create a formal framework for rapid detection and deterrence of cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure in both countries.

Canada doubling defense R&D investment

Carney announced plans to double government investment in defense-related R&D over the next decade for next-generation capabilities in AI, quantum computing, robotics, and autonomous systems.

G7 Critical Minerals Alliance expansion

Both countries will deepen cooperation to secure reliable stockpiles and build domestic processing capacity for rare earths and strategic materials essential for national security.

Strategic technology supply chain priorities

The partnership targets reliable access to semiconductors, small modular reactors, fusion energy, clean technology, sovereign cloud infrastructure, and space-based communications.

Economic security as national security

Leaders emphasized that reinforcing capacities in critical minerals and semiconductors is fundamental to protecting their populations in an uncertain global environment.

Ambitious LNG export doubling commitment

Canada pledged to double LNG exports to Japan by 2030 and double again by 2040, while expanding the existing $6 billion agri-food and seafood trade relationship.

$1 trillion Canadian investment initiative

Carney outlined plans to catalyze $1 trillion in investment over five years across energy, AI, ports, and new trade corridors through tax cuts, super deductions, and clean energy credits.

Bridging Trans-Pacific and EU trade blocks

Both nations committed to close collaboration connecting the Trans-Pacific Partnership with the European Union trading block to enhance market access.