But then, specifically on the question of whether you find there is any potential for risk to Canadian maritime activity, if this conflict were to potentially escalate and Canada had to assert sovereignty by means of a strong presence in the Arctic Archipelago, would it be wise under those circumstances to continue to participate in a system that is completely dependent on a country that may be at odds with our position on that particular issue?
On October 3rd, 2006. See this statement in context.