Actually, a great deal was happening in that discussion. There are negotiations now taking place between the Department of National Defence and the Canadian industries involved in the production of munitions. We met with them, and we heard very clearly that they needed the certainty of long-term contracts. We've provided that in ONSAF. In the 2021 budget, I believe $1.8 billion is directed towards the procurement of those necessary munitions.
We're also in discussion because there was also money allocated to invest in new production lines, the security of new supply chains. That is part of an ongoing contract negotiation that's taking place with those companies.
I want to assure you that we are seized with a great sense of urgency. I've heard very clearly from the Canadian Armed Forces that it wants to urgently move towards having an adequate supply of battle-decisive munitions, and we will do what is necessary to acquire those munitions, if possible within Canada. If it's not possible to do it in a timely way, then we have other options that we'll consider as well.