Okay.
I am obviously in favour of this amendment. I think it is important that witnesses help us carry out a study that focuses on all angles of this issue. It is not just a question of the government's official history, presented by senior officials, but also of hearing from independent experts, who have a voice, who may provide suggestions, recommendations and, as a result, contribute significantly to improving the procurement process for military contracts.
Clearly, there's a problem. Whether we're talking about tanks, which was a recent issue, or, of course, F-35s, the entire process needs to be reviewed. So it's absolutely necessary to find witnesses who are not necessarily part of the upper echelons of the public service, who have an independent voice and who also have experience in procurement.
That's why I think the list as amended by my colleague Mr. Allen creates this balance between officials and experts. For example, Mr. Lagassé from the University of Ottawa will add a scientific angle to the issue. My Liberal colleague suggested Colonel David Burke, who is directly connected with this idea of fighter jets. Also mentioned was Mr. Fonberg, who was Deputy Minister of National Defence last October. I think it's clear that this list improves on Mr. Byrne's list. It would enable us to do a more thorough study.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.