The interoperability with our new family members within National Defence is pretty clear.
Number one, it's about strategic planning—operational planning, now with the navy—to ensure that our waters are safe and secure.
Also, there are improved procurement opportunities with our Canadian Armed Forces, and we can leverage the renewals that we are doing on behalf of the Coast Guard but also on National Defence's behalf. There is technology and innovation in joining the efforts that are done by both organizations.
To the last point, on indigenous engagement, that's a critical piece for the Canadian Coast Guard, and it's a piece that we have really been focusing in on since the start of the oceans protection plan. We are engaging and including them in our response systems. This is an opportunity for both the Coast Guard and National Defence to work together in partnership with first nations, Métis and Inuit communities across the country.
