Could I also ask you to give us an assurance here that with respect to this firearm acquisition, the consultants retained by either CBSA or Public Works and Government Services do not have any associations with any of the bidders, any conflicts of interest so that the process will be seen to be fair? I know that Smith & Wesson is a possible bidder. I know that Para-Ordnance is a possible bidder. Could you just give an assurance that the consultants retained to design the specifications and advise with respect to the consultation won't have any conflicts, and that the process will be a really good transparent one?
On March 1st, 2007. See this statement in context.