The world looks to Canada as more than just a like-minded democracy or a dependable friend; the world looks to us as a leader in Arctic security. And we, in Canada, will continue to meet this moment by making generational investments in Arctic defence to keep Canadians safe now and into the future.
While our women and men in uniform serve in Latvia, Romania, and elsewhere with their NATO counterparts, we are also building bridges between Canada and our NATO allies right here at home.