Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I believe the member is referring to the economic benefits, and as I have said, this is something we have prioritized with respect to this procurement. It is a $19-billion procurement. It is an important procurement, and we of course want to ensure that we are going to receive the economic benefits.

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, the first two AOPS were delivered in July 2020 and July 2021, and the next three are under construction. The project budget is $4.3 billion.

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, we always try to respect the budgets.

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, as I said earlier, there are cost pressures because of COVID, but we always attempt to have those budgets respected.

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, in these contracts, we are always looking for the best value that can be provided, and this is based on the production timing as well.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, again, what I would say is that I am proud of the national shipbuilding strategy. I think the economic benefits for Canada, the jobs that it creates, and the amazing work that is taking place are something that we as Canadians should all be proud of.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I just want to be clear. I assume the member recognizes this, but we actually compete these contracts. They are the result of competitive processes.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, DND tells PSPC what it needs, and we procure what it needs. I would just add that the national shipbuilding strategy contributes $1.54 billion annually to the economy, and it creates and maintains 18,000 jobs per year.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, no, I am absolutely not saying that. What I am saying is that DND is the client. It tells us what product it wants. We then compete the process, and in the shipbuilding strategy, we are monitoring it throughout.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, we are asking departments to make the decisions as to how they want to work. We know that it is challenging. We know that work is going to look different, but we are interested in creating safe spaces so that they—

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, we are making every effort to come to agreements that are satisfactory to all parties with respect to the properties.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, if I understood this properly, we support Transport Canada to acquire the property.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I am going to have to ask the member to repeat the question.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I am sorry; I hope I am understanding. We are in negotiation with the landowners.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I would suggest that that question be directed to Transport Canada.