Thanks very much, Chair.
Just on this point, by way of example, we're building the next generation of naval ships here in Halifax. A tremendous amount of debate and energy has gone on around the interoperability of our systems with our Five Eyes and other NATO partners.
Inventing a new language at the very time we should be creating a common language to discuss funding terrorism and other things.... It is just absolutely the wrong time. I think we heard very clearly from Mr. Brown that it's not only within Canada that we are seeking a nationwide standard on this, which has essentially been established now by the provinces and territories at 25%. We're also seeking an international common language.
I agree with Mr. Gaheer's phrasing that we would, in fact, be making ourselves an outlier here at a time in the world when we need to be able to communicate clearly and quickly and share data and interpretation of data for the maximum impact on the shortest turnover possible.
I would strongly urge members to consider keeping the common language that's already been established.
Thank you.