As you know, our department, Industry Canada, manages Canada's Industrial Benefits Policy. That policy, which has been in existence for a number of years, has worked very well for other military contract procurement.
The corporations that get contracts must invest in the Canadian economy, precisely as you said, the same amount that Canada spends to buy equipment. The government uses this policy for the simple purpose of guaranteeing that contractors commit to carrying on high-quality sustainable activities in the high-tech sector for the Canadian economy.
As regards the $13 billion investment in military procurement, there will be a benefit equivalent to $13 billion across Canada. Through that policy, we're ensuring that contractors realize the excellent capability that exists in all the regions of Canada.
To ensure that the aerospace industry takes part in it, the Government of Canada — both Industry Canada and myself — conducted consultations across the country last summer of businesses in the aerospace industry to inform them clearly about military procurement, subsequent military contracts and business opportunities available to them.
So our businesses, which are highly competitive globally, will have to remain competitive and will be in a position to enjoy the economic benefits in that field.