What is clear is that those adversaries have a common intention, and that is to challenge the west and the current rules-based international order. We have been watching this for some time with great interest, alongside our allies, as we share in the classified domain.
On September 3, we assessed that to be a parade showing solidarity and demonstration, but we do not see the sophisticated level of co-operation that might be enjoyed right now alongside NATO partners. We are carefully watching certain areas where they're transferring technology, resources and drone capability as new and accelerating threats that can present challenges to both NATO and Canada on the continent.