Ottawa: In a major diplomatic and economic shift, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embarked on his first official tour of Asia, aiming to strengthen partnerships across the region and reduce Canada’s long-standing economic reliance on the United States. The visit marks a bold attempt by Ottawa to diversify trade routes, expand markets, and position Canada as an independent player in the evolving Indo-Pacific landscape.

For decades, Canada’s economy has been heavily dependent on the U.S., with nearly three-quarters of its exports heading south of the border. This dependence has often left Ottawa vulnerable to policy shifts in Washington, trade tensions, and supply-chain disruptions. Prime Minister Carney, a former central banker and seasoned economist, has now chosen to chart a ne

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