I can guarantee you that we're not the people at the decision-making table, unfortunately.
I take your advice to heart. You mentioned that it's important that the members of Parliament understand the importance of defence spending and so on. Rest assured....
Professor Hansen, you mentioned that your son is in the naval reserve. I have two sons, and they both serve in the Canadian Armed Forces, so they call me the “force generator” here on the Hill.
Rest assured that the folks sitting at the table have heard you loud and clear. Quite frankly, I have trouble sleeping at night now, wondering how our sovereignty and our protection are going, but rest assured that we've heard you.
Thank you so much.