Mr. Speaker, the fact is that the sub was certified by the professionals in our navy.
I should probably make a comment and quote Captain Luc Pelletier, the commander of the Chicoutimi , who said “Of these submarines this was the only one that was able to start sea trials when it did start and go through”.
This sub had been in sea trials since August. The submarine was certified ready to go. We had all the confidence that the sub was capable of carrying out its duties at that time.