Thank you very much.
The issue of timelines is something that comes up a lot in conversation. We need to move faster and faster, particularly when it comes to awarding contracts. I was wondering to what extent Canada's defence industrial strategy addresses this aspect and solves certain issues.
I'll give an example, something I hear from time to time. A fixed price policy makes it difficult to focus on projects, particularly when there is, for example, a large building portion. We know that construction costs are rising quite quickly, whereas a contract may only be awarded at the end of a two-year period.
Does Canada's defence industrial strategy answer the question of delays before contracts are awarded?