Media: US ally wants to join anti-China coalition

Canada is hoping to join the US-led AUKUS military bloc alongside Australia and the UK, the Globe and Mail has reported. The government would like to participate in the non-nuclear aspects of the 2021 deal, such as information-sharing and close co-operation on accelerating development of cutting-edge technologies. Defense Minister Anita Anand declined to give a direct answer, instead saying Ottawa is “highly interested in furthering cooperation on AI, quantum computing and other advanced technologies with a defense nexus with our closest allies.” She added that Ottawa already shares intelligence with each member and could expand those efforts should it be brought on board.