The North Atlantic Council can have more extensive discussions on NATO's diplomatic capacity and the fact that it is Canada's ally. I was speaking to the minister earlier about the importance of the Northwest Passage to Canada.
We rely heavily on our American partners, but I would think that, as partners of the alliance, NATO member countries in Europe could also bring pressure to bear to assist us.
Mr. Costello, are NATO countries reluctant to discuss Canada's north, or is it something they talk about?