Thank you, Mr. Marshall.
Mr. Fortier, earlier, in your speech, you talked about the concern for the environment that is part of the procurement reform, and that is obviously a good thing.
How do you now ensure, and how will you ensure even more in the future, the Canadian content of purchased goods? That is the first question.
Here is the second question. In reference to the procurement process, I note that Conference Board documents provide figures concerning some provinces. I’d like to know if your department is also concerned with different regions. I’m certain that you are aware of the manufacturer’s general status at the national level, and perhaps more in some areas in particular. You must understand that, like other colleagues, I come from a region distant from yours. Personally, I don’t consider that we are distant.
Is there such a concern? These are my two first questions; I will have others.