As I alluded to in the opening statement, I think Canada is a more present and active partner in the Indo-Pacific now than it was five years ago, and certainly more than it was 10 years ago. To the extent that the IPS—which I see as one component of a Canadian recognition of the importance of this region—is responsible for this, then it has.
I have not witnessed in the course of my career as much interest in having Canada at the table and having Canada as an engaged country in the Indo-Pacific as has been the case over the last year.
