Canada steps up at Rimpac to rebut Trump’s freeriding charge (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada sends significant naval forces to Rimpac exercise, countering US accusations of freeriding and demonstrating Indo-Pacific commitment.

• Canada deploys two frigates and a submarine to Rimpac naval exercise
• Canada aims to counter US claims of freeriding by participating in large multinational exercise
• Canada will command air component of Rimpac, with South Korea leading maritime efforts