Mr. Speaker, we have learned that, when the Prime Minister visits France, he will be discussing a directed contract for replacement of the Sea Kings.
He will be meeting with representatives of the French government and of Aérospatiale and Daimler Chrysler.
My question is for the Minister of National Defence. Is the government planning a directed contract to purchase in France the Eurocopter Cougar 2 as a replacement for the Sea Kings?