I understand that the aircraft have already been manufactured, but as regards their maintenance or any other type of upkeep, I want to know whether or not Canada's sovereignty will be fully respected. Will our charters, laws, values, and societal choices be fully complied with?
As for the C-17 contract, even if the aircraft are built elsewhere, can you state that the ITAR will not be applied in any way, shape or form, and that we as Canadians, as well as our societal choices, will be respected?