Foreign interference is something we have been looking at in the service. I've been in the service for 32 years. From the day I started, we've been investigating foreign interference. It's something that has been in our country for decades.
Canadians have become very complacent and comfortable in our environment. I think we need to become much more aware of what's going on around us. It's become much more prevalent with the advent of social media and the technology we're dealing with. We are at risk from the activities of hostile states. They are interested in undermining our sovereignty and our democratic institutions. It's fundamentally important to protect the national security and the future of our country. We must take the necessary precautions, with awareness and education, in order to protect ourselves and our systems moving forward.