The committee asked me to estimate the costs associated with different models, such as the European multi-mission frigate, or FREMM, and the type 31e ship. We created a hybrid scenario to avoid a four-year “hole” and spare the Royal Canadian Navy an undue shortfall in capability. If National Defence has done this exercise, so much the better, but I thought it would be useful to provide these estimates to the committee.
On March 8th, 2021. See this statement in context.