Thank you.
In conclusion, then, Mr. Chair, let me just say that experts have estimated that over $12 billion in potential industrial opportunities exist for Canadian companies to deliver the partner aircraft fleet. Non-partner acquisitions, such as Israel's, for instance, will result in further benefits to Canadian companies. The economic impact of this program will be felt across Canada in every region.
Mr. Chair, put simply, the JSF program brings significant benefits to Canada and Canadians. It gives Canadians a rare opportunity to take part in a truly global supply chain that will define business relationships in the aerospace and defence sectors for the next 40 years. Certainly this is of great value to Canadian industry, and certainly there will be significant industrial and economic opportunities presented to Canada and Canadian industry in the years ahead.
Thank you.