A problem will result. If we find a miracle solution for the financial planning of changes to come, I think that IBM and Apple will be happy to cooperate with you to get this information. In reality, we have no idea what the next 10 years will bring us.
I find it curious that you are making budget forecasts, claiming on the one hand to have a basis, and on the other hand, acknowledging the need for flexibility and adaptability. I do not believe that tomorrow the figures will reflect today's reality. We have no idea what is in store for us.
We have only to look back at previous initiatives. The Secure Channel Network was supposed to cost $96 million and wound up costing $1 billion. The Government of Canada Marketplace, which initially was to be very inexpensive, ultimately cost $50 million. We always find ourselves dealing with problems in the area of flexibility, adaptation and lack of information.
We also have to think about the complex relationships with the various departments and their characteristics. Do you have any mechanisms that enable you to deal with this technological divide that exists between the departments, while this transformation is proceeding? This could cost millions if not billions of dollars for the Department of National Defence, should there be any delays whatsoever.