Thank you very much for being here. It's nice to see you.
You mentioned the greater presence of our partners and allies in the Taiwan Strait, and you made a brief reference to Canada's presence. I know there has certainly been an increased presence in the Indo-Pacific region, including in the South China Sea.
Last year, here in Canada, we watched as a Canadian military helicopter, our CH-148 Cyclone, was.... I'll describe this as being “buzzed” by two People's Liberation Army J-11s. It was clear, in our view—and I think in that of those who share our values—that this was an unprofessional and very unsafe activity.
Can you speak to our committee about the impact of this type of behaviour and whether our partners and allies are experiencing the same type of engagement in the region?