I'd like to thank the witnesses for taking part in this meeting. I'm very happy to participate in this committee's work because I always learn so much.
Mr. Saint‑Jacques, I'd like to come back to what Mr. Oliphant just mentioned about the allies Canada can call upon on the international scene, particularly in terms of security.
As we know, Canada is not part of the AUKUS alliance. Some say that it's a missed opportunity. Others say that Canada was simply not invited, perhaps because of a lack of seriousness in some respects. Very recently, a French ambassador to Canada was somewhat critical of Canada's approach to continental defence. He was talking about Canada's aging fleet of submarines.
Could you tell me what you think Canada could do to become a more credible partner for potential allies, particularly in terms of national security?