Thank you.
I believe we are actually doing a very good job on both counts. We do receive a lot of information from varied sources. By the way, today we have to look at the integration of information that is also readily available in open sources. There is a view that the only information that is helpful, from a security and intelligence point of view, is that which is provided, I would say, by our sister agencies or departments overseas. In fact, the business of analyzing all elements that go into providing recommendations to the government on national security entails the analysis of every possible source of information. This is done in various departments across government, but it is coming together in an integrated way.
I have mentioned the creation, for example, of the ITAC, which has really brought us into the 21st century in terms of being able to pull together this material in a timely and helpful fashion. Of course, in the business of security and intelligence, the amount of information grows exponentially. This is the case as well in the so-called civilian world. So it is a challenge that we need to constantly reflect upon, as to how we are going to be able to continue to really analyze all the information that comes our way.
In terms of best practices, I already mentioned that we have particularly close ties to other Westminster-style governments, but we also have very close relationships with other allied countries, partner countries. Of course, it is important for us to take stock of how they are conducting this kind of business, because you are right in saying that there are best practices elsewhere that we need to be able to import if we think it would be desirable.
This being said, I want to share with you that Canada is often cited as a best practice as well. So inasmuch as we look to the outside, the outside world also looks to us for best practices. When I said earlier that I believe we are first class, I do believe that. I receive a lot of delegations from overseas who want to come and talk to us about how we conduct our business. So there is very much give and take, including from what I would call a machinery-of-government point of view that goes on in this community.
Thank you.