Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
One comment we often hear about procurement is the fact that we have to operate more and more quickly, given the speed at which technology is evolving.
When it comes to new technology, there seems to be a lack of flexibility and speed in Canadian procurement. We are often told that a problem exists and that we need specific technology to solve it. When the technology exists, it takes years of bureaucracy. Often, a stakeholder is added to the process, such as Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Can you suggest any solutions that could lighten the bureaucratic side of procurement when it comes to new technology?