Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Since I'll be speaking in French, I'll give the witness time to put on his earpiece so that he can clearly understand me. In the meantime, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the interpreters for their support. It makes today's discussion much easier.
Mr. Nakimayak, nakurmiik. Thank you for joining us today to share your expertise. As a committee, we have the opportunity to look closely at this issue and make concrete recommendations that can guide the government or other partners in their efforts to protect the Arctic and expand its role.
I have an open‑ended question to help set the stage. Which countries currently pose the greatest threats to Canada in the Arctic region, and which countries are its closest allies?