Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair.
I thank my colleague from Beauséjour for the question. I know he has a long-abiding interest in this matter and in all matters related to defence.
Yes, in fact the beginnings and the bare bones of the Canada First defence strategy as it pertains to shipbuilding sets out in some detail the number of ships that we intend to build. And I'm quick to add that those new vessels coming to Canada will be built in Canadian shipyards. They go through an itemized account of the priority we place, starting with the joint support ships. There was, as the member will know, some difficulty in the early stages of that particular procurement that caused a pause and a reset. We're now back on track.
I would also be quick to add that we've undertaken already the FELEX, which is the frigate life extension program. That work is well under way at the Irving shipyard, a company I know the member is very familiar with. That work is being done predominantly in Halifax shipyards. We've had I believe three frigates already go through the FELEX program.
Is that right, Admiral?