We all agree that it is important for Canada to have the ability to respond in future. Earlier, you spoke about the Canadian Forces and about strengthening the regions.
The ideal thing would be for this to happen as quickly as possible. In your opinion, what would be the critical point if Canada failed to act, if it was almost impossible for Canada to catch up with other countries, or if it was at a clear disadvantage over them?
As you know, there is an administrative maze to contend with. Creating or implementing a new program or system can often be a very complex undertaking.
In the short term, is there a point of no return, a deadline or a critical point that Canada should not move beyond?