Majid Jowhari at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On May 3rd, 2022. See this statement in context.

May 3rd, 2022 / 3:50 p.m.

Liberal

Majid Jowhari Liberal Richmond Hill, ON

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I'd like to thank all the witnesses.

I'll be splitting my time with MP Thompson. My only question is going to Mr. Fulfaro.

You indicated there was a fixed-cost proposal submitted for 15 off-the-shelf frigates based on the FREMM design. You indicated you submitted that as an unsolicited bid. We also know it was rejected due to the misalignment with the official Canadian procurement process.

As you know, PSPC highly values its rigorous procurement process. Can you comment on why you felt the procurement process did not need to be followed and you submitted an unsolicited proposal?

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