There are official protocols. I hate to mention anything that's current, because of course in my world that gives somebody else an opportunity to open up something that was not intended. Let's say that in some foreign country this morning something occurs that may engage Canada in some kind of direct response because of international agreements, etc. When you get to your office, does somebody tell you to call somebody? Or is there a protocol that says that when these things occur you should contact so-and-so and so-and-so to make sure that, if required, there is an integrated response?
On March 8th, 2012. See this statement in context.