Mr. Chairman, one of the newer parts of the defence department is the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness. Perhaps the minister could tell us what exactly is critical infrastructure. Does all critical infrastructure fall within the purview of the federal government or does the department work hand in hand with other levels of government and the private sector? What has been the nature of this organization since the events of September 11?
In the House of Commons on May 7th, 2002. See this statement in context.