Canada's Defense Minister has confirmed that a Canadian warship recently transited through the Taiwan Strait.
Bill Blair is describing the transit as a reaffirmation of Canada's commitment to a "free, open and inclusive" Indo-Pacific.
According to Blair, "as outlined in our Indo-Pacific Strategy, Canada is increasing the presence of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Indo-Pacific region."
The Canadian government announced its plan for the region in 2022.
The statement comes after Canada's military said the frigate, H-M-C-S Montreal "recently conducted a routine transit" through the Taiwan.
Neither the defense minister nor the military have said when the transit took place.
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