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The Globe and Mail

Toshimitsu Motegi

Last published Nov. 2025 · On our record since 2025

Where this writer stands

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“The LNG Canada project, in which Japanese companies are participating, is a flagship of Japan-Canada energy co-operation, and exports of Canadian LNG to the Indo-Pacific began in June.” Read the piece

Trade1 piece

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“Japan and Canada are committed to maintaining and strengthening a rules-based, free, and fair economic order, including through the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership).” Read the piece

Foreign affairs1 piece

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Japan and Canada share both the strength and responsibility to uphold the free and open international order based on the rule of law.” Read the piece

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