Mr. Speaker, Canada believes in a world free of nuclear weapons, and the current arsenals around the world remain far too large. Deterrence is fundamental, and we share the concerns of the hon. member about the unacceptable slow pace of disarmament. We all share a responsibility to protect against these threats, including through the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
At the United Nations recently, I spoke about the importance of multilateralism. It is collective action that will get us through these times, including through the challenge posed by nuclear armament.