Mr. Speaker, I was informed of this regrettable incident yesterday. I agree with the hon. member that the contract should not have been awarded directly to Saint John Shipbuilding. I have asked the Minister of Natural Resources to immediately contact the chairman of the consortium and ask him to review the decision. Some claim that there was legal authority to act as they did, but they certainly violated the spirit of the agreement, to the effect that everyone should have a fair opportunity. We hope that they will review the decision and allow MIL Davie to bid, like other interested parties.
In the House of Commons on November 29th, 1994. See this statement in context.