If you've heard the stories, they're probably closest to the source of what the sailors hear while they're visiting ports. What I hear is that, through our Indo-Pacific strategy, we have shown up and we've stayed. That makes us a reliable partner within the Indo-Pacific region.
Wherever we go, when I've travelled with the chief of the defence staff or with the minister, there's always want for more of Canada. I think that speaks well to the competency, professionalism and the way the Canadian Armed Forces presents itself. That's my understanding, as the stories are relayed to me from allies.