Thank you, Mr. Crosby.
Indeed, with regard to costs, the contract for the combat ships was awarded to Irving. However, on February 8, 2019, the Government of Canada confirmed that the Irving shipyard had awarded a subcontract to Lockheed Martin Canada to finalize the design.
Isn't using a subcontractor one of the reasons you are unsure of the final cost?
Irving's proposal included its own estimated profit and the cost associated with its expertise, but since it is using a subcontractor who also wants to secure a profit margin, doesn't that also affect the final cost, in addition to costs related to ammunition acquisition, infrastructure, and so forth?