Mr. Speaker, in 1989, Hughes Aircraft signed a $380 million fixed cost contract to computerize the Canadian air traffic control system known as CATS. We have learned that the project, which was initially slated for completion by 1995, is far behind schedule and that its implementation has been postponed until the end of 1998 or later, at an additional cost of $250 million to Canadian taxpayers.
Does the Minister of Transport confirm that Hughes Aircraft is unable to complete its contract under the terms laid down, and what does he intend to do about this?