Ms. Gallant, I think my statement was pretty clear about where the priorities need to be in this country. I worry deeply about the continued delays.
This is a great opportunity. For instance, one of the two options would ensure that Canada is part of the largest conventional submarine fleet in the world. The other option does not provide that opportunity. It provides what I would say is a reasonably outdated piece of equipment that was built with German technology from one generation ago. The Canadian Armed Forces also need submarines, so these are ultimately political choices that we need to make.
We need an announcement and a decision, and we need to stop walking back decisions once we make them.