I could also add on the issue of how we deal with allies and coalitions in joint operations. I made the point of looking up the participation in the NATO-sanctioned mission, ISAF, in Afghanistan. We had 51 different countries that participated in that specific operation, 21 of which were NSPs, non-signatory parties. Similarly, when we did the operation in Libya, we had 17 countries participating and 7 NSPs. Many of the names, the minister just mentioned.
From a practical aspect as well, the defence of North America is governed under NORAD. We have had that agreement for 55 years now to participate with our American colleagues to make sure we have secure defence in North America.
Everywhere we go we participate in coalition operations. As we're providing assistance in the Philippines right now, it's a similar thing. As nations arrive, coordination centres pop up and we work together with allies, exchange liaison officers, and exchange capabilities for coordination.
All of that, of course, does not exclude us from having to respect the law of armed conflict. In no way can we participate in any sort of indiscriminate attack. We must respect the law of armed conflict. That's exactly what the CDS mandates us to do, but we do that as a matter of course in our operations.