Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
My first question is for Mr. Fadden.
One of the criticisms I've heard about procurement is that a lot of military personnel are assigned to the procurement system, even though there is a shortage of military personnel. I've been told that one of the possible solutions to counter this would be to rely on industry more to make the procurement system work.
For example, a long-term military clothing contract was awarded to Logistik Unicorp, a company in my riding. The company is responsible for finding suppliers, among other things.
I'd like to know what you think of that possibility. Do you think that could have an effect on risk aversion, given that the responsibility would be shifted to the private sector and away from public servants?