First Japan, now Canada wants in on AUKUS

"We are confident that engaging like-minded partners in the work of Pillar II will only strengthen this pursuit." They said that in identifying collaboration opportunities, "we will take into account factors such as technological innovation, financing, industrial strengths, ability to adequately protect sensitive data and information, and impact on promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region". Pillar II differs from Pillar I, which involves the US selling nuclear-powered submarines to Australia in the early 2030s and their eventual construction in Adelaide using a British design. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said expanding AUKUS membership to include Japan - a so-called…