My view is that, yes, this is how Canada participates in its own defence: through engagement and co-operation, principally with like-minded western allies overseas. The point I was just trying to make is, if you're going to do that, then you can't ignore the fact that state or non-state actors reacting to Canada's participation might strike directly at Canada. Our overseas activities can't be separated from the need to provide for the security of North America.
On April 21st, 2016. See this statement in context.