Evidence of meeting #37 for National Defence in the 41st Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was capability.
A recording is available from Parliament.
5 p.m.
Liberal
Joyce Murray Liberal Vancouver Quadra, BC
Are we still on track for the 2018 to 2025 delivery schedule?
5 p.m.
VAdm Mark Norman
That ship one will take roughly two years to build, so we're in the ballpark. Then the following ships, two through six, will go every 18 months. The pace will accelerate as they go through it, which is entirely consistent with modern shipbuilding practice. The first ones take a little longer.
What is important to note is that from a capability perspective, the first one and the last one will be identical. We have—
5 p.m.
Liberal
Joyce Murray Liberal Vancouver Quadra, BC
Thank you. I want to make sure that we have time for the surface combatant question as well.
5 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Peter Kent
That's time, Ms. Murray.
I'd like to thank both of you, Chief Petty Officer and Admiral, for your time with us this afternoon.
I would just advise committee members before we adjourn that the minister will be attending next Tuesday's meeting to discuss the supplementary estimates. Officials will follow as well.
This meeting is adjourned.