Mr. Speaker, Canada's government has the dubious distinction of continuing the worst procurement circus in history.
After 25 years of studying, haggling and indecision the government is prepared to replace the 40 year old Sea Kings with craft whose range in a straight line is 20 nautical miles short of Canada's 200 mile maritime boundary and 50 nautical miles short of the Sea King's range.
Why does the government want replacements that fall 50 critical life saving miles short of the 40 year old Sea Kings?