Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Public Works categorically refused last week to break off negotiations between the federal government and the firm Agusta regarding potential compensation for the Liberal government's cancellation of the contract for the EH-101 helicopters. The Prime Minister stated a few days after his election that the contract would be cancelled and no compensation would be paid to anyone.
How does the Minister of Public Works justify his current negotiations with Agusta, when the Prime Minister stated a few days after his election, and I quote: "The program is cancelled and there is no compensation for anybody"?