Basically, you're responsible for all security considerations. This issue always worries me a great deal.
I touched on the various complaints from people about security, about the lack of personnel and about the frustration that people experience. A while ago, I asked some questions about the number of subcontractors. I was told that this information would be provided to me. I would like to know how these contracts are awarded to subcontractors. Do the same rules respecting subcontractors apply from coast to coast?
I'm also interested in how these subcontractors are managed, in terms of security at various locations, not only strategic ones but also on bases across Canada. I'd like some assurances that this information will be forwarded to me as soon as possible.
Finally, I'm interested in body scanners. Earlier, some questions were raised about body scanners. Apparently, an American company was awarded the contract. I'd like to know the name of that company and who runs it. When these contracts were awarded, were steps taken to ensure that there would be some Canadian spinoffs from these contracts? Or, will equipment maintenance also be done by the same American company? What kind of maintenance costs are we looking at? Why can't the maintenance be done in Canada? I would imagine that the cost of servicing this equipment is quite high, if the scanners are not replaced every six months. I would like answers to these questions in writing.