Certainly, detection is the first step. NORAD already has that mandate [Technical difficulty—Editor]. Canada would be better protected if it invested more in certain aspects of NORAD, such as in occupying forces or mobile forces. Right now, Canada is acquiring outdated equipment. This equipment has exceeded its expected life span. If Canada wants to remain a major partner in NORAD, it must make more investments.
I know that this is a sensitive issue for Canadians. However, I think that, in 2022, we should have a deeper discussion on the reliability of American promises. We experienced the Trump years. As I often say, I think that Canada benefited from the fact that the United States almost re‑elected someone who is quite [Technical difficulty—Editor]. With Trump, we saw what can happen when an American leader [Technical difficulty—Editor] democratic allies.