Thank you.
I'd like to turn now to the multipurpose vessels that are under contract between the Government of Canada and Vancouver Shipyards of Seaspan. It is stated that there could be as many as 16 multipurpose vessels to be built, but the budget and timing of the delivery of the first vessel is still undetermined.
Having a spouse who works in the private sector and has to submit bids to companies to meet their needs, I wonder how Canada, being the client and knowing its needs, can ask a company to bid but not know how much these 16 ships will cost. It seems to me that when you make a proposal, you include the costs and that includes increases due to inflation and contingencies.
Why do we still not know how much these 16 ships are going to cost us?
When do we expect to receive them?