Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Professor Perry, I'd like you to talk about the politicization of procurement. I'm thinking, among other things, of the F‑35s. In 2015 we were told that there was a need for everything except F‑35s, and then we heard otherwise.
I'm also thinking of the industrial and technological impacts. People in the field have told us that the criteria applied are often disconnected from the needs.
And in some ridings, defence enterprises receive more or fewer contracts, depending on election outcomes.
Is the military procurement system too politicized?