Mr. Speaker, let me reiterate the position of the Prime Minister and myself. What we are concerned about in this situation is the process that was used by the Hibernia Management Corporation. It is clear based on the report of the offshore board that all Canadian companies were not treated fairly. We have asked the management board of Hibernia to review that decision. Our concern is with the process. We have never commented on the ability or lack thereof of any shipyard in this country to do the job in question. We are concerned that everyone get the opportunity to be treated fairly.
In the House of Commons on November 30th, 1994. See this statement in context.