I think cyberspace is a perfect example of the type of pooling of capabilities and capacities referred to by smart defence. It actually goes beyond simply working with allies. It also involves the need to seriously consider, in the area of national defence and national security, public-private partnerships. Because this is not something a government is able to do on its own, and this is something no country will be able to do on its own. Therefore, this is definitely one area where a far greater multilateral approach to this is required, under the envelope of smart defence, by working with the United States, Great Britain, and other allies. But equally important is working with the private sector.
On February 16th, 2012. See this statement in context.