Canada's Carney in Australia for 'Middle Powers' Meeting Amid Global Rupture

• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Australia for a meeting of 'middle powers' to bolster relations.
• The visit aims to strengthen ties between Canada and Australia, both close US allies, amidst escalating global conflicts.
• Key areas for cooperation include defence, maritime security, critical minerals, trade, and artificial intelligence.
• Carney's trip also includes Japan and India, where he signed trade deals and reset relations with New Delhi.
• Both nations seek to collaborate on critical minerals as producer nations, reducing reliance on China's dominant supply.