Thank you for the question.
I've highlighted throughout the testimony that our new directive puts a stronger focus on ensuring that procurements are managed in a way that delivers real results for Canadians. It's consistent with our socio-economic and environmental objectives. One of the things our new policy frame put in place in May of this year allows that broader balance of not just cost but also socio-economic outcomes.
In terms of improving our outsourcing practices, we have an opportunity moving forward, particularly supported by the activities of Public Services and Procurement Canada through their social procurement programs, to look at how we can incorporate some of these broader considerations when we are outsourcing. That's in terms of achieving benefits for Canadians and also achieving things like our 5% commitment with indigenous businesses either directly or through subcontracting.
There are a number of opportunities to improve how we outsource, particularly in terms of how those outsourced procurements can incorporate a broader value for Canadians through the various objectives we have at hand.