Learn more about market opportunities in the Indo-Pacific
Canadian organizations active in the regions
Canada is establishing an Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in Manila, Philippines. This new office is a sign of our long-term commitment in the Indo-Pacific, along with the importance we place on building upon Canada’s reputation as a stable and trusted supplier for agriculture, agri-food and seafood products. The office will enhance market access, advance technical cooperation, identify new business opportunities for Canadian exporters to diversify their exports and support investment attraction efforts into Canada.
Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
The Indo-Pacific Strategy was launched on November 27, 2022 to position Canada to seize growing opportunities in the region by intensifying regional engagement and deepening diplomatic, security, economic, and sustainable development partnerships. The IPAAO is a key initiative for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to achieve the objectives of this strategy by expanding trade, investment and supply chain resilience for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industry.
Export to the Indo-Pacific – programs and services
- Canada Brand
- Single Window for Agri-Food Trade Services
- Get help exporting (Global Affairs Canada)
- AgriMarketing Program
- Funding Programs (Global Affairs Canada)
Initiatives in the Indo-Pacific
Trade missions and events
- Agriculture and Food Trade Show Service
- Team Canada Trade Missions (Global Affairs Canada)
- List of Other Trade Events (Global Affairs Canada)
Consumer campaigns
Targeted Canada Brand Campaigns in Japan and Vietnam feature a Canadian Showcase on major e-commerce platforms and are supported by digital marketing and in-person events. The campaigns will increase consumer awareness and demand for Canadian agriculture, agri-food and seafood products.
Trade Commissioners in the Indo-Pacific
Free trade agreements between Canada and Indo-Pacific trading partners
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
- Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
- Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement - negotiations
- Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement - negotiations
- Canada-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) – negotiations
News releases
- February 21, 2024: Minister MacAulay opens Canada’s first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office
- December 4, 2023: Minister MacAulay announces inaugural Executive Director of new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office
- November 6, 2023: Minister MacAulay concludes successful trip to Vietnam, Japan and South Korea to open doors for the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector
- June 7, 2023: Canada names location for new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office
- February 1, 2023: Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office industry meeting
- December 3, 2022: Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy to support growth and prosperity for the agriculture and agri-food sector
- November 18, 2022: Prime Minister strengthens relations with the Indo-Pacific region at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting | Prime Minister of Canada (pm.gc.ca)