We work together almost seamlessly in the regions assigned to both the RCN and the coast guard in search and rescue and other routine activities. In many cases our headquarters are, if not co-located, certainly in the same community. The commanders responsible for the regions across the country work very closely together.
At the tactical level, in terms of interoperability, the two organizations work together frequently on everything from counter-narcotics to search and rescue to routine surveillance. It really is a very powerful partnership. We're looking to the coast guard as a partner in developing our Arctic competencies as we learn from their experience. They truly are the leaders in Canada.
The last thing I would say is that on a day-to-day, 24-7 basis, the coast guard and other government departments, the RCMP, border services, all work together, integrated in the maritime security operation centres that are located on both coasts and in the Great Lakes. They're great partnerships.