Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Minister, I would like to welcome you and your representatives.
This morning I have three reasons to congratulate you. First of all, Mr. Watson, who teaches economics at McGill University, congratulates you for managing to rise above regional rivalries in managing military procurements. In this manner, we will ensure that taxpayers have good value for their money and that we are fair.
Secondly, you have managed to do this while respecting deadlines. We can clearly see that the C-17 procurement contract process was both rapid and transparent.
Thirdly, you came to see us this morning. We are pleased that you have come here.
Minister, you have been in this position for one year. I would like to know what you have done for the aerospace sector and the defence sector to date. We saw that the previous government had to some extent abandoned everything pertaining to military equipment procurement. In the past year, what have you done as the minister for the defence sector and the aerospace sector?