Explainer Series
How has Trump 2.0 affected the Australia-Canada defence relationship?
June 2025
This video explores how Canada is reassessing its global outlook after decades of prioritising its relationship with the United States. With shifting geopolitical dynamics, there’s a growing recognition that Canada must diversify its partnerships, particularly in the Indo-Pacific. Dr Jeffrey F. Collins reflects on Canada’s renewed focus on building deeper strategic and economic ties with countries like Australia, South Korea, and Japan.
Dr Jeffrey F. Collins, Adjunct Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island and Senior Policy Analyst with the Department of National Defence’s Director-General – Material Systems and Supply Chain team.
Renowned for his expertise in Canadian defence procurement and policy, Dr Collins has authored numerous reports, articles, and two books: Reassessing the Revolution in Military Affairs (2015) and Canada’s Defence Procurement Woes (2023). In 2019, he participated in the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program on US Foreign Policy Decision-Making, in recognition of his work on Prince Edward Island–United States trade relations. Before joining the Prince Edward Island Public Service, Dr Collins served as a policy advisor to Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs. Dr Collins holds a PhD in Political Science from Carleton University, an MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham, a law degree from the University of Aberdeen, and a BA and Certificate in Public Administration from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
The Knowledge Hub
Our Explainer Series, available on the Knowledge Hub, offers concise resources developed by the Centre to unpack key themes shaping the Indo-Pacific.
