In my opinion, we are very lucky in Canada to have the basic elements that will help us achieve success in this sector. We have researchers and capacity within our institutions, and I am convinced they are superior to those in other countries.
Nevertheless, I have the impression that we are not moving as fast as other countries. That may well be because of the many changes that have taken place recently, including a change of government, a change of prime minister, changes in plans, as well as geopolitical tensions. However, even if we know the reasons, the end result is the same. My colleague gave examples of countries that are moving at a very fast pace on these issues.
As I said at the beginning, I fully support the idea of deploying artificial intelligence to increase our competitiveness and productivity here in Canada. At the same time, we need a regulatory framework. I think we need to have ways to protect ourselves and to mitigate potential challenges. This is a very complex topic.
I humbly submit—because you have heard this from many experts—that the most important thing is to act quickly and to consult experts on a regular basis. I'm not an expert, but I can speak for the space sector. Many experts are willing to help us, as a country, to work through the various challenges that could catch us off guard during this journey.