Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I think the amendment that my colleague has put forward is sensible. It allows us to have both—to be able to check in and see how the ministry is progressing on this work and at the same time allow them to also focus on the task at hand, which is procuring these ships and fighter jets for us. That's where the focus should be as well. I think the six months balances that.
I mean, we could ask that a report be sent to us every 24 hours, every day, yet there probably wouldn't be a material difference between a Monday and a Tuesday and a Wednesday. It would be the same thing, I would argue, with a monthly report. Having it every six months balances the need for the ministry to focus on the task at hand and to keep us informed and provide us with actionable information that actually provides us with trend lines.
Again, in a spirit of collaboration, which is what's terrific about this committee, I think that strikes an excellent balance that is sensible and that is pragmatic. I would support my colleague's excellent amendment.