Minister Anand Touts ‘Middle Powers’ Doctrine in Address to Canada’s Ambassadors

Minister Anand Touts ‘Middle Powers’ Doctrine in Address to Canada’s Ambassadors
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand speaks during an interview in her office in Ottawa, on Jan. 26, 2026. The Canadian Press/Patrick Doyle
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Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand promoted a partnership between Canada and other middle powers during an address to Canada’s ambassadors, arguing that increased cooperation would reduce their reliance on global “hegemons.”

Speaking at a meeting of Canada’s ambassadors and high commissioners in Ottawa, Anand said that a partnership of Canada, the European Union, Australia, Japan, and South Korea has a larger combined GDP than the United States. She also said the countries’ total trade volume triples that of China.