We have engaged in an open and transparent process. As you know, two years ago the Canada First defence strategy committed us to purchasing a next-generation fighter. Since then, DND and Public Works have done the research to confirm that there is only one next-generation fighter available for purchase by Canada. So to suggest that we....
I repeat, the procurement process does not drive the requirements, the requirements drive the procurement process; that's my job. At the end of the day, Public Works does not hold competitions when we know full well that there's only one product available to meet the client's needs. To run a competition for the sake of running a competition, when we have a clear statement of requirements and we know we've done the research that there is only one aircraft that fulfills those requirements, would be a waste of time and resources.