It's very clear that we're always preparing to fight. That's what the military always does. We make sure that we maintain our skills and ability to fight within the constraints we're given.
No one is in a position to predict exactly when such a conflict might occur. However, here in Canada, we conduct deterrence activities with many of our allies in the Indo-Pacific, to counterbalance the forces at play in that large region of the world. We are working with our many allies in the region, conducting maritime co-operation exercises and focusing on capacity development. Everyone has different needs, whether in terms of cyber-defence, second language or peace operations. We respond to our partners in the region to do those kinds of things.
What we're looking to do in the Indo-Pacific region is to create a deterrent effect. If we are successful in doing that, then we will balance the forces, and there will be less risk of us becoming involved in an armed conflict.