I won't pre-empt my colleagues from Public Works and Government Services Canada, but GENS, as I understand it, is not yet a project. It is currently being discussed as a supply arrangement for the provision of services and facilities to a number of government departments in the area of telecommunications.
Once procurement is finished, the next logical step is a series of projects. Government departments rely on telecommunication services of many types. A lot of government departments are using telecommunication facilities and services, some of which are right at the end of their technology life. They've been around for a long time, so there is a high likelihood that there are newer, more efficient, and probably more cost-effective solutions. Once a procurement arrangement is in place, departments have to step forward and initiate projects that will move them from what they are using today to the next generation.
GENS procurement may lead to much more than one contract. In fact, it might lead to a number of projects, depending on how many government departments and agencies participate. Right now, there are 124 separate networks across government. Many will move toward replacement, because their business cases indicate that it's more cost-effective to move and incur the migration cost. This way they benefit from improved technology and reduced operating costs going forward. Any IM/IT decision for investment is going to look at these factors.