Precisely, but for all kinds of items. But, as I said earlier, there will also be regional calls for tenders aimed at companies that are not located in the Ottawa-Montreal-Toronto triangle.
Your question is an interesting one. As Ms. Marleau knows, in this department, we always have to be concerned about getting the best price for taxpayers, but we also have a responsibility to ensure that there is a mini-industrial policy behind the $19 billion that we've been spending on average for the past five years. That's important for us, first, because it's the money of all Canadians, not just those who live in the triangle I just referred to, but also because it makes sense because we want to reach small and medium enterprises.
So two policies apply, one of which helps the Government of Canada save money, because the call to tender process will much more rigorous. So there will be national calls for tenders, but there will also be regional calls for tenders.
I turn the floor over to Mr. Marshall.