Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Order Paper question 41, which was mine, was with respect to AUKUS and the Indo-Pacific strategy. I had asked about whether Canada was interested in becoming part of AUKUS and about Canadian views of an engagement with AUKUS. The response, understandably, noted the role of nuclear submarines as part of AUKUS. It says, quote, “Canada has not and does not seek to be directly involved in the nuclear-powered submarine aspects of this trilateral arrangement”.
That's fair enough, but it seems to leave a lot unsaid. Is Canada interested in being involved in aspects of this agreement not related to nuclear-powered submarines?