I'm going to ask Admiral Finn to again provide some of the details. We get reports from both coasts. I think in terms of procurement and contract letting and the ongoing commitment of the priorities, this has been a success up to this point in time. Indeed, I've been very encouraged by what's taking place on both coasts.
We didn't get into this, but we don't want to have this boom and bust cycle in the shipbuilding industry. These are long-term commitments. We were talking about the arctic/offshore patrol ships. We want to have a long-term commitment so that Halifax and other areas aren't in this boom-bust cycle. As your colleague, Mr. Norlock, pointed out, it's gearing up these things and starting them and having them come to an end.
This is a long-term project, and I think one that's going to benefit in every way.... I mentioned some of the economic spinoffs, but I'll ask for some of the details from Admiral Finn.
Thank you.
