Certainly, I'll wrap up.
Being an active partner in the region is important, but there are sometimes inconsistencies, and that's a challenge.
In conclusion, how should we proceed? I think Canada must stand by the position it took in the Davos speech—that Canada is a middle power. That means it must forge alliances, uphold international standards and embrace this role.
We must therefore ask ourselves the following questions: Does Canada have the resources necessary to achieve its ambitions? Will renegotiating the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement with the United States divert Canada's attention away from the Indo-Pacific? I advise Canada not to turn its back on the region. As my colleague, Ms. Martel, said, Canada must continue to invest, in a more structured and targeted manner, in the military, trade and civil society spheres.
We've proven ourselves and made a comeback, but we need increasingly targeted policies and we must avoid contradictions, such as those on environmental and immigration issues.
I'll stop here. Thank you.
