When I first took on this role, I was very happy to support the Halifax security conference, because I knew the reputation of it. It was started by the previous government. I think it provides a lot of added value not just for Halifax, but for Canada's reputation as well. I'm very impressed with it. We have committed to funding it, but we have to make sure that we do make the right investment. We'll be in discussion with the president on this to make sure this forum is sustainable, because it does add a lot of value. We had the largest U.S. codel, congressional delegation, attend this year.
On December 1st, 2016. See this statement in context.