I appreciate that, Mr. Jones. I guess, based on that answer, I would say that you have already provided that briefing, and if you have, thank you for doing that. I'm sure that's something that will go a long way to making the decision.
Your report highlights in many parts the use of indirect attacks to gain access to desired systems—going after suppliers, business partners, clients and governments, all with the intent of gaining access to a particular target. We also know that China is one of those countries that have been identified by various security agencies across our country and other countries. It would seem counterproductive to have the system that transfers all of our information, namely the Internet, controlled by a company that falls under the thumb of a country focused on theft, misinformation, espionage and disruption.
Can you help me and Canadians understand why we still don't have an answer on Huawei?