Mr. Chair, our understanding is that there is no competition.
Does the minister not realize that the cost to Canadians, because a lack of competition on almost everything the government purchased for the military, would cost us in excess of anywhere between 20% to 30% beyond? The 13 or so billion dollars will cost Canadians an additional $2.5 billion to $3 billion. This is according to Mr. Alan Williams who is currently ADM for acquisition.
Could the minister not open up the process for fair competition?