I think it's a valid question. We heard the testimony of Les Klapatiuk from International Logistical Support, who told us that in the private sector, if he wanted to upgrade this kind of infrastructure, it would take him eight to ten years. Canada should be receiving the F-35s in ten years or so, because the CF-18s will no longer be in working condition.
As we know, it is often faster to go via the private sector than via the Canadian Armed Forces' procurement system. Am I to understand that if we do not go via the private sector, the infrastructure may not be in place on time to receive the F-35s?