Thank you.
We are talking about F-35s, and I can see you like that type of aircraft. You talked about the importance of acquiring F-35s under a defence strategy and developing a domestic industrial base. That is what I understood from your remarks, but correct me if I am wrong.
Do you not think that the government should take a stronger stand by ensuring that the construction process generates more economic spinoffs for the aerospace industry and that Canada gets a fair return? Given that the production of these aircrafts generates economic benefits, obviously, Quebec must receive its fair share. The proportion of jobs this represents is around 55% in Quebec.
Furthermore, do you not think it is important, if not essential, for the government to have a firm contractual agreement in terms of maintenance support? That way, Canada and Quebec would benefit, and the spinoffs for Quebec should be proportional to its economic standing in the aerospace industry. That would guarantee spinoffs for the aerospace industry.
Do you admit that, as we speak, there are no guaranteed economic spinoffs with respect to construction or maintenance, and that that is a problem?