In other parts of the world, including the U.S. and France, industry and defence work together from the outset. Rather than starting with a specific product, they start with a need and look at how industry can meet it.
Since Canada does not have a “large” defence industry compared to the Americans and Europeans, the need corresponds to a product that is not necessarily manufactured or available locally.
If we want to develop our sovereign capabilities, it's important to start by looking at what the need is and work with industry from the outset. This will address many of the challenges we face in procurement. I am referring to the question that was asked earlier.
I'll invite Ms. Lussier to contribute her perspective.